Financial Services Tribunal ('FST' or 'the Tribunal')
Parties: Van Wyk v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd (case number: FSP44/2026)
Date: 13 October 2026
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Representative's undisclosed financial dealings with a counterparty's principals – Acting outside mandate – Attempted transmission of confidential client data to ...
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The Financial Services Tribunal has dismissed Ronaldo Giovanni Kleinsmith’s application for condonation in relation to a REDS listing by Absa Bank, finding that it had no jurisdiction to reconsider the matter under section 230 of the Financial Sector Regulation Act. Judge Harms held that a REDS decision is not a ...
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By Legalbrief Today
The Constitutional Court has ruled that excluding pension interests from the redistribution of assets in certain divorce cases violates the constitutional right to equality, finding that the law unfairly disadvantages women. In a judgment delivered on Friday, the apex court upheld a declaration that section 7(7 ...
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By Lee Rossini
Philanthropy is often associated with great wealth and substantial donations, but it is about something more meaningful: using what we have to make a positive difference in the lives of others. For financial planning clients, philanthropy offers an opportunity to align personal values with financial resources, create a lasting legacy and contribute to a better society. When approached thoughtfully, giving can become an integral part of a well-structured financial plan.
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