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Momentum Investments’ latest Sci-Fi Report reveals how switching funds at the wrong time continues to erode returns, with behaviour tax remaining alarmingly high post-Covid-19.

The High Court rules that surveillance evidence is lawful under POPIA when it serves the defence of a legal right. The ruling allows Netcare to use the evidence in its defence against a multimillion-rand lawsuit.

Taxpayers may struggle to challenge SARS’s authority to repatriate foreign assets after a High Court ruling upheld its powers, potentially paving the way for more assertive tax enforcement.

The FAIS Ombud found that Luvuyo Burial and Consulting failed to comply with the Policyholder Protection Rules.

South Africa’s courts have taken much guidance from the judgments emerging from the United Kingdom relating to Covid-19.

The King Committee, in collaboration with the Institute of Directors in South Africa, has unveiled the draft King V Code for public comment.

The Tribunal finds the FSP skipped critical steps, including notifying the representative and giving her an opportunity to respond.

With a focus on financial inclusion, digital transformation, and food security, SPEF II aims to drive impactful investments in underserved sectors.

Despite record-breaking global temperatures and escalating climate risks, most South African retirement funds lack climate policies – raising concerns about the long-term sustainability of their investments.

Watch Moonstone Update for an overview of some of the stories covered in the past week's Moonstone newsletters.

In this week's episode:

• FSCA eyes DeFi: testing the waters for smarter crypto regulation
• SA won’t get off the grey list in June – Treasury now aiming for October
• Still scheming? Cobus Geldenhuis caught in new fraud allegations despite debarment
• Taxed out: why South Africa’s spending problem can’t be ignored
• FAIS Ombud orders funeral home to pay R20 000 claim after failed cover
• FIC’s Guidance Note 7A raises the bar for compliance