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Moonstone Monitor | 21 November 2024
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Unpaid contributions: FSCA prepares to hold non-compliant employers accountable
Court ruling highlights discovery dispute in R16-million insurance claim
Sanlam partners with Ninety One in R400 billion asset deal
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Arrear contributions: FSCA publishes third list of defaulting employers
R35bn withdrawn as SARS reports unprecedented two-pot system activity
Betrayal and greed: two chilling cases of insurance fraud-related murder
Restraint of trade binding on a consultant, High Court finds
CIS industry sees R42.3bn in net inflows as investor confidence rebounds
National Treasury eyes digital public infrastructure overhaul
GEPF receives R10.6bn in two-pot withdrawal applications
FSCA warns against unlicensed financial services providers
Old Mutual reports double-digit growth in gross flows
Sanlam sees strong growth across all business lines
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Unpaid contributions: FSCA prepares to hold non-compliant employers accountable
With over R5.2 billion in unpaid retirement fund contributions and municipalities among the worst offenders, the FSCA is poised to gain expanded powers under the COFI Bill.
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Court ruling highlights discovery dispute in R16-million insurance claim
The High Court has dismissed challenges by a policyholder accused of defrauding Discovery Life of more than R16m in disability and income protection claims.
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Sanlam partners with Ninety One in R400 billion asset deal
Ninety One will acquire Sanlam Investment Management and oversee investment management for Sanlam Investments UK.
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Arrear contributions: FSCA publishes third list of defaulting employers
A longer annexure of employers who have cleared their arrears or arranged to do so signals the effectiveness of the Authority’s ‘name and shame’ campaign.
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R35bn withdrawn as SARS reports unprecedented two-pot system activity
Some 20% of applications for tax directives were rejected.
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Betrayal and greed: two chilling cases of insurance fraud-related murder
In one case, a woman orchestrated the killing of her cousin’s partner, and in the other, a couple lured and murdered a man, using his death to stage a life insurance scam.
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Restraint of trade binding on a consultant, High Court finds
The classification of a person as a consultant is not determinative in deciding whether a restraint of trade applies.
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CIS industry sees R42.3bn in net inflows as investor confidence rebounds
Assets under management grew to a R3.8 trillion, up 13.7% year-on-year, supported by strong equity market performance.
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National Treasury eyes digital public infrastructure overhaul
But with challenges around outdated systems, procurement bottlenecks, and cybersecurity risks, will the government be able to harness the full potential of South Africa’s digital future?
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GEPF receives R10.6bn in two-pot withdrawal applications
More than 361 000 members of the GEPF have accessed their savings under the two-pot system, averaging R27 500 per claim.
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FSCA warns against unlicensed financial services providers
The Authority highlights the activities of JLD Investments and Investin Gain Trading.
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Old Mutual reports double-digit growth in gross flows
The group’s latest trading update discloses a 19% surge in gross flows and a rebound in net client cash flows.
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Sanlam sees strong growth across all business lines
The group’s new business volumes in life insurance grew by 12%, while net operational earnings rose by 17%.
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