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Moonstone Monitor | 3 October 2024
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As medical schemes announce hikes, members brace for tough choices amid rising costs
Small FSP that was fined R1.1m shares four lessons in FICA compliance
Markus Jooste among major offenders as FSCA fines surge
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Squirrelling away financial wisdom: children’s books make money smarts fun
Why Discovery’s fund members are making two-pot withdrawals
Opportunity for young professionals to start their financial journey in the right way
Two ‘enablers’ of BHI Trust Ponzi scheme hit with 30-year debarments
Sasria aims to reintroduce R1bn cover amid rising reinsurance costs
Accidental confession leads to conviction in insurance pay-out murder
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As medical schemes announce hikes, members brace for tough choices amid rising costs
With major medical schemes reporting average contribution hikes exceeding 9%, members face tough choices in an increasingly unaffordable healthcare landscape.
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Small FSP that was fined R1.1m shares four lessons in FICA compliance
The owner of MIKA Finansiele Dienste emphasises that waiting for an audit before getting your house in order can have costly consequences.
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Markus Jooste among major offenders as FSCA fines surge
The Authority suspended 1 061 FSP licences in 2023/24, primarily for non-compliance with statutory returns.
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IN THE NEWS
Squirrelling away financial wisdom: children’s books make money smarts fun
During Financial Planning Week, Moonstone Business School of Excellence applauds Foord’s initiative to promote financial literacy among young children.
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Why Discovery’s fund members are making two-pot withdrawals
Despite relatively low overall withdrawal rates, 24% of claimants are using their retirement savings for home or car repairs and 21% for settling short-term debt.
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Opportunity for young professionals to start their financial journey in the right way
Various financial practices will provide essential insights and guidance to young professionals at an event in Cape Town.
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Two ‘enablers’ of BHI Trust Ponzi scheme hit with 30-year debarments
Craig Warriner’s confession to orchestrating a massive Ponzi scheme has led to 30-year bans for Global & Local’s Michael Haldane and Mauro Forlin.
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Sasria aims to reintroduce R1bn cover amid rising reinsurance costs
Sasria’s five-year strategic plan includes the reintroduction of R1bn excess of loss cover and expanding its coverage for events such as natural disasters.
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Accidental confession leads to conviction in insurance pay-out murder
A woman and her accomplice were each sentenced to 26 years in prison for murdering her uncle so she could benefit from his life cover.
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Claims Negotiator: CIA Building Insurance Specialists , Bedfordview,GP. CIA Building Insurance part of the worldwide Hannover Re Group and one of the largest Underwriting Managers in South Africa, is currently looking for an experienced claims negotiator to join our claims team in Bedfordview.
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Retentions Consultant: King Price Insurance,Pretoria, Gauteng. The purpose of this position is to communicate with clients and managing relationships in order to increase loyalty and retain their business.
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Short-Term Insurance Commercial & Personal Lines Position: Elna Rudman Brokers,Pretoria,Gauteng. A well-established Insurance Brokerage in Pretoria East requires the services of an office based Personal Lines Underwriter.
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Compliance Manager: King Price Insurance,Pretoria, Gauteng. Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a compliance management position with in-depth knowledge of the non-life insurance industry and applicable legislation (Insurance Act, Short-term Insurance Act, FAIS Act, POPIA).
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