The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has announced a formal investigation into the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) following recent governance developments, including allegations contained in whistleblower reports and the suspension of the PIC's Chief Executive Officer. The regulator said it is increasingly concerned about issues relating to governance, leadership ...
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The Prudential Authority (PA) has issued Directive 4 of 2026, replacing Directive 4 of 2017, with effect from 1 August 2026, to strengthen regulatory oversight of South Africa's securitisation market. The updated Directive requires issuer special purpose institutions (SPIs) involved in traditional and synthetic securitisation schemes to submit enhanced ...
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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a public warning advising consumers to exercise caution when dealing with Ms Nyeleti Felicia Bvuma, Truth Empire (Pty) Ltd and Commodity Connoisseurs (Pty) Ltd. The FSCA received information alleging that members of the public were solicited to invest funds through the entities ...
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By Lee Rossini
Many financial advisers are also business owners, which means they must balance delivering an exceptional client experience with managing the different aspects of their businesses. In some cases, advisers/owners are so focused on serving their clients, they overlook critical business management practices, thereby limiting the long-term growth and profitability of their business. What follows are some of the more common mistakes made:
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