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Succession or sale options at retirement

30 Apr 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Lee Rossini As financial planners approach retirement, succession planning should be a strategic decision rather than a last-minute event. Industry trends show many planners nearing retirement age, expect their business to change hands in the next decade. A well-structured ...

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Key regulatory developments in April 2026: Namibia sharpens ...

29 Apr 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Compli-Serve April 2026 has delivered a steady stream of regulatory developments from Namibia, reinforcing a clear trajectory: a more coordinated supervisory framework, continued legislative reform, and a sharper focus on conduct, AML compliance and consumer protection. While none of ...

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Boshomane v JSE, FSCA and Stadio Holdings (wrong ...

29 Apr 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

The following matter was handed down by the Financial Services Tribunal on 23 April 2026: · Parties: Boshomane v JSE, FSCA and Stadio Holdings Ltd · Case number: JSE1/2026 Key words Dismissed employee ‒ Jurisdiction of the Financial Services Tribunal ...

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BP climate revolt signals shift to investor-driven ESG ...

29 Apr 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

The Guardian reports that BP’s board has faced an unprecedented level of shareholder resistance at its latest annual general meeting, with more than 50% of voting shareholders opposing the company’s plans to scale back its climate reporting. The revolt extended ...

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RCR filing now open for crypto asset service providers

Crypto asset service providers are now required to submit their 2026 Risk and Compliance Return (RCR), with the submission window having opened on 4 May 2026. The return covers the reporting period from 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2026 and must be completed and submitted electronically via the Financial ...

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Stablecoin compromise clears path for US crypto regulation

Coinbase has announced a breakthrough agreement on stablecoin yield provisions, potentially unlocking progress on long-delayed US crypto market structure legislation, reports Yahoo Finance. The compromise resolves a key point of contention around whether crypto platforms should be allowed to offer interest-like rewards on stablecoin holdings, an issue that had stalled ...

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The real gap in crypto is not regulation, it’s readiness

Elliptic reports that while global regulators have now largely cleared the path for financial institutions to engage with digital assets, the real differentiator is no longer permission but preparedness. Frameworks such as MiCA in the EU, stablecoin legislation in the US and Hong Kong, and guidance from bodies like the ...

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By Lee Rossini

As financial planners approach retirement, succession planning should be a strategic decision rather than a last-minute event. Industry trends show many planners nearing retirement age, expect their business to change hands in the next decade. A well-structured succession plan ensures business continuity, protects client relationships, and maximises business value. Several options are available, each with advantages and disadvantages:

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