Member’s notice | FPi to stop delivery of regulatory exams
The Financial Services Conduct Authority (FSCA) has instructed the Financial Planning Institute (FPI) to discontinue the delivery of the Regulatory Examination (RE) with immediate effect. All current and future exams […]
In the news | Friday 15 June
The FIA strives to keep abreast with the constant evolution of the consumer, business and legislative landscape. In line with ensuring that our members are up to date with current […]
In the news | Friday, 18 May
The FIA strives to keep abreast with the constant evolution of the consumer, business and legislative landscape. In line with ensuring that our members are up to date with current […]
SA should be benchmarking its regulatory landscape against international standards
President Peter Olyott, together with FIA CEO Lizelle van der Merwe attended the World Federation of Insurance Intermediaries (WFII) World Council Meeting in Lisbon. WFII gives a powerful voice to […]
Member notice | World Federation of Insurance Intermediaries (WFII) feedback
Our President, Mr Peter Olyott and I attended the WFII World Council Meeting in Lisbon during March. The purpose of this meeting is to review the key issues and positions […]
New FAIS Ombud appointed
The FAIS Ombud’s objective is to consider and dispose of complaints by clients against financial services providers. The process is procedurally fair, informal, economical and expeditious and its foundation is equitable in […]
How will the VAT increase affect the way we do business?
The increase in VAT from 14% to 15% on 1 April 2018 will have a significant impact on the flow of money in the intermediated insurance market, from premiums to commissions to […]
Financial sector conduct authority established
In light of the recent launch of the Prudential Authority, Finance Minister, Nhlanhla Nene and the National Treasury senior officials announced that the Financial Services Board (FSB) will be transformed […]
Steve Murphy appointed as head of Santam Reinsurance
Please join us in congratulating Steve Murphy on his new appointment as the head of Santam Reinsurance. Murphy who brings a wealth of experience to his new role, was previously a Chief Executive of Hannover Reinsurance South […]
Money laundering typologies and indicators
The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued a publication providing indicators developed from case studies to assist members in identifying potential criminal financial activity. In this publication the FIC uses case […]
