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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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Greenwashing and ESG investing

By Lee Rossini

The rise of sustainable finance in South Africa has brought ethical investing into the mainstream. However, it has also exposed a growing tension between genuine impact and marketing spin. The ethics of greenwashing and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing are central concerns in the country’s financial services ...

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Succession or sale options at retirement

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 ...

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Key regulatory developments in April 2026: Namibia sharpens its supervisory edge

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 the updates are unexpected in isolation, taken together they point ...

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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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