Associated Compliance Newsletter 070 - May 2019Published: Thu, 06 Jun 19 May 2019 - Associated Compliance Newsletter
From AC
CPD June 2019 to May 2020
Just when you thought it was safe to take your foot of the CPD pedal, and for some that pedal was flat to the floor during May, you are already in. From AC HAS
The legalisation of cannabis for private use has ...
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Associated Compliance Newsletter 068 – August 2018Published: Fri, 31 Aug 18 The August 2018 Associated Compliance Newsletter has been published in the Insurance Gateway® Knowledge Base. The compliance landscape has become increasingly time consuming and complex to navigate. It will therefore be well worth your time to read the latest edition of the Associated Compliance newsletter, which ...
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Importance of RE Qualifying CriteriaPublished: Fri, 31 Aug 18 In response to a recent enquiry from a candidate, it is important to highlight the absolute necessity to ensure that you take into account the qualifying criteria when preparing for the regulatory exams. Firstly, we want to emphasise that studying the Preparation Guide is in fact the very first step a candidate should ...
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Breast cancer: managing the unthinkablePublished: Wed, 29 Aug 18
Due to widely published content regarding cancer and the impact thereof, the awareness of this silent killer is rapidly increasing. Not only are people becoming more aware of the prevalence of cancer but they also start to realise that early detection of the disease has a powerful impact on the prognosis. ...
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Insurers and loss adjusters to take care when investigating claimsPublished: Tue, 28 Aug 18 By Jay Page, senior associate, Bowmans
If it is not already high on the agenda, becoming familiar with the requirements of the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) should be a priority. In the UK last year, a firm of loss adjusters was found guilty of unlawfully disclosing personal data illegally obtained ...
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AlphaCode seeks next OUTsurance or Discovery offering R16m in supportPublished: Thu, 23 Aug 18 AlphaCode, an initiative of Rand Merchant Investments (RMI), has set aside R16 million to identify a new generation of financial services entrepreneurs through its AlphaCode Incubate initiative. Explains Dominique Collett, head of AlphaCode and RMI senior investments executive, “The RMI board believes it is ...
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FPI awards “everything we desire in a Financial Planner”Published: Thu, 23 Aug 18 Johannesburg, South Africa: The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa hosted a gala dinner to celebrate and crown the best of the profession.
About 250 professionals in the financial planning profession came together at the Inanda Polo Club in Sandton, Johannesburg to celebrate what has admittedly ...
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INSETA withdraws RE study materialPublished: Wed, 22 Aug 18 A notice on the INSETA website reads:
“After receiving several complaints from stakeholders regarding the inaccuracy of the RE (FAIS) materials (sic), a decision has been made to withdraw the materials from the Inseta website. Unfortunately, the one linked on their website is still the 31 May version, which ...
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Survey reveals South African’s aren’t protecting their incomePublished: Wed, 22 Aug 18 In spite of this, less than 50% of the people surveyed by FMI (a division of Bidvest Life Limited) in their recent #RealityCheck consumer survey believe they will have a temporary injury in their working lifetimes, and do not have any form of Income Protection or Disability cover.
The effects of not earning ...
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Setting the bar for innovation in customer engagementPublished: Wed, 22 Aug 18 Loeries Award for Momentum Corporate’s Smart Underwriting solution
On Saturday, 18 August, Momentum Corporate’s Smart Underwriting solution won the silver award at the Loeries. The award is in the Service Design category which was introduced in 2015 to recognise brands that engage their customers ...
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Change in top management at Hannover RePublished: Wed, 22 Aug 18 Ulrich Wallin will be retiring in May 2019
Jean-Jacques Henchoz appointed as his successor
Hannover: The Supervisory Board of Hannover Rück SE has appointed Jean-Jacques Henchoz (53) as a member of the Executive Board with effect from 1 April 2019. Following the end of the Annual General Meeting on 8 May ...
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Management changes at Swiss RePublished: Wed, 22 Aug 18 Swiss Re today announces that Russell Higginbotham is appointed CEO Reinsurance EMEA and Regional President EMEA and member of the Group Executive Committee, effective 1 September 2018. Russell Higginbotham succeeds Jean-Jacques Henchoz, who has decided to pursue an opportunity outside Swiss Re. Russell Higginbotham ...
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Critical factors to fuel the data-driven enterprisePublished: Fri, 17 Aug 18
Anton Jacobsz, managing director
Networks Unlimited Africa
JOHANNESBURG: Successful digital businesses depend on data to provide the insights necessary to deliver new innovations, products, and services. But those insights are only as good as the underlying ...
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Is alternative dispute resolution all it’s made out to be?Published: Wed, 15 Aug 18 By Terrance M. Booysen (Director: CGF) and peer reviewed by Jayson Kent (Cowan-Harper-Madikizela Attorneys: Senior Associate)
In today’s fast-paced business environment, where time is of the essence, any manner in which processes can be streamlined, made more efficient, and concluded within a shorter ...
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Masthead Masterclass helps advisors prepare for the futurePublished: Mon, 13 Aug 18 Independent financial advisors (IFAs) need to be fully committed to their businesses and not just involved, if they want to succeed in the increasingly regulated environment of the future, Ian Middleton, MD of Masthead, told more than 1 000 IFAs at the recent Masthead Masterclass held in 11 venues across South ...
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CEO of the Financial Planning Institute of SA resignsPublished: Sat, 11 Aug 18 Ntai Phoofolo, FPI Chairperson
The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPI) announced yesterday, the resignation of the Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Godfrey Nti with immediate effect. “The Board is thankful for Godfrey’s years of service and contribution to the organisation,” said ...
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