South Africa
South Africa’s Lombard Life fined by regulator
The Financial Services Board (FBS) of South Africa has fined Lombard Life for not complying with rules about informing policyholders of their right to appeal after the company rejected their claims.
Profiles & Comment | 13 Feb 17
Ascor on leading the way ahead of South Africa’s RDR
Advisory firm Ascor has rewritten the rule book for financial advisers in South Africa, adopting a best-practice approach years ahead of the country’s imminent regulatory changes. Its co-founders believe the industry is taking great leaps forward, ensuring a more professional and client-focused future
Ex-boss of £6m S. African scam fund loses ban appeal
South Africa’s financial services regulator has dismissed an appeal to overturn the ban of the former boss of collapsed asset manager Interneuron, which swindled investors out of R100m (£5.9m, $7.4m, €6.9m).
DeVere Acuma admits not disclosing commission in S Africa
South African advisory firm deVere Acuma has confirmed that it did not disclose commission charges of nearly £65,000 ($81,114, €75,198) taken from a client’s portfolio over four years, reports local news feed Moneyweb.
deVere Group ‘under attack’ in S Africa, says CEO Green
deVere Group founder and chief executive Nigel Green has said that his financial advisory firm is “under attack in South Africa” following a series of alarming events aimed at discrediting the group.