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The stokvel misused a significant portion of the money it collected, while the remaining amounts were used to pay purported returns to some investors, says the Authority.

Risk management failings, inadequate customer due diligence, and lack of senior management oversight are key lessons for the industry.

The Digital and Financial Forensic Analysis Centre’s latest project is serving subpoenas electronically to obtain bank records.

The Presidency is not happy with McKinsey’s appointment as a supporting partner to the B20 or Bain’s running the Energy Council’s project management office.

Allan Gray argued that Nedbank’s ‘Time is more valuable than money’ campaign infringed upon its intellectual property.

The surge in fraud underscores the urgent need for stringent compliance measures to protect clients and maintain trust amid rising threats.

Consumers defied economic pressures this Black Friday, with banks processing billions in transactions and setting new records. Digital payments took centre stage, highlighting a significant shift in consumer behaviour.

The FSCA also alerts the public to individuals who may be providing financial services without authorisation.

Public-private partnerships and sustainable projects are opportunities for impactful, long-term investment in essential services and economic growth.

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

In this week's episode:

• Fidentia scandal: end of the road for trust’s case against Old Mutual?
• How MBSE’s top students conquered the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning
• Global Insurance Capital Standard gets the nod
• FIC cracks down on RCR defaulters: R10 000 fine today, bigger sanctions tomorrow
• Rising demand for weight-loss drugs: balancing health, cost, and supply
• Increased focus on voluntary reporting for tax transparency
• Beat the traffic: the best times to hit the road this holiday