As the year draws to a close, we reflect on the milestones achieved and the challenges that shaped our growth. New Year’s Eve is a reminder of possibility — an opportunity to set new intentions and embrace fresh beginnings with purpose and optimism. Happy New Year’s Eve!

Wishing you a meaningful Christmas filled with rest, connection, and moments that bring warmth to the heart. This season reminds us of the value of community, gratitude, and renewal — foundations that inspire our work and purpose throughout the year. #MerryChristmas

Hailstorms grow more intense as climate shifts, pushing farmers toward insurance safety nets. Shifting storm patterns and intensifying events are reshaping agricultural risk and making robust crop insurance indispensable. Read more: https://t.co/uJxybDY4F3 #hailstorms

Skin cancer claims climb while 85% critical illness gap persists, insurers warn. With high melanoma rates and limited cover, Momentum Life says summer is the time for advisers to translate health messaging into critical illness conversations. Read more: https://t.co/2hNrZsXBCu

FST says misconduct trumps mitigation in debarment ruling. The falsification of an insurance claim and improper referral payments are incompatible with the fit and proper requirements. Read more: https://t.co/YlyeeBimow #debarment #FAISAct #FinancialServicesTribunal

Spending now, stress later? Experts warn how festive overspending fuels January debt. Experts urge South Africans to plan, set budgets, and prioritise essentials to enjoy the holidays without starting the year in debt. Read more: https://t.co/ILJDTD55cG #festivebudgeting

NCC adds 38 more names to its list of ‘vanished’ online suppliers. The National Consumer Commission has added 38 untraceable businesses to its warning list, underscoring the growing scale of consumer harm from rogue online suppliers. Read more: https://t.co/TyJYAsrOjc

Sanlam rolls out prepaid funeral cover for workers with irregular earnings. Clients can pay upfront for three, six, or twelve months of cover, offering an alternative to monthly debit-order policies. Read more: https://t.co/9XsUJhGbdP #DigisureLongTermInsurance #funeralcover

Drone claim denied under ‘all-risks’ cover shows why exclusions matter. A drone listed on a policy wasn’t insured for its main purpose. This case is a reminder that exclusions can cancel out the protection you think you’ve bought. Read more: https://t.co/vrEc6pzbde

SARB backtracks on some exchange controls, yet non-residents still face AIT red tape. The Reserve Bank has partially reversed its exchange control changes, removing tax-clearance requirements for some non-resident income flows. However, restrictions on rental income and

Rugby fields, boardrooms, career resets – how MBSE’s PGDip prepares future CFP® professionals. Top achievers from Moonstone’s Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning show how the programme builds professional judgement, technical depth, and career clarity. Read more:

FSCA greenlights 300 crypto providers, probes unlicensed CASPs as scrutiny intensifies. The rising number of investigations and inspections underline a shift from registration to active supervision. Read more: https://t.co/95RYBdTEeM #CASPs #cryptoassets

Please note that our offices will be closed from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. As we pause for the festive break, we extend our sincere appreciation for your support and partnership throughout the year. We look forward to returning refreshed and ready to continue serving

Today we pause to reflect on the journey of unity, healing, and shared responsibility that continues to shape our nation. As we honour our past, we reaffirm our commitment to progress, inclusivity, and building a future where every South African thrives. Happy Day of

Final means final – High Court says SARS must honour signed tax settlements. A High Court ruling confirms that SARS must honour lawful settlement agreements and cannot rely on internal systems or administrative hurdles to escape binding terms. Read more:

Contracts aren’t decisive – High Court admits external evidence in SARS payroll tax appeal. Modern contract interpretation permits surrounding circumstances to explain contractual meaning – undermining SARS’s argument that extrinsic evidence is inadmissible. Read more:

Wide powers, wrong process – High Court sets aside FSCA’s election oversight at MEPF. The Court set aside two notices to the Municipal Employees Pension Fund after finding the regulator had not met the statutory thresholds. Read more: https://t.co/csWvOSfqAn

Bank sentiment peaks at 10-year high, but drops sharply without campaigns, DataEQ finds. Campaign-driven engagement boosted positivity across the industry, yet customer complaints around service, digital reliability, and trust highlight ongoing challenges for banks. Read more:

FSCA clears path for Lloyd’s OMCs – faster access to high-value and niche insurance. It is now easier for brokers and policyholders to place business with Lloyd’s, particularly for personal indemnity, cyber, marine trade, and mining exposures. Read more:

Multimillion-rand fine follow weak RMCPs – FIC says risk-based compliance is no longer optional. Accountable institutions should adopt practical, risk-based RMCPs tailored to their operations, rather than relying on lengthy templates. Read more: https://t.co/aWVgLxcLKf #FIC