Dear SAIS Member
 

SAIS is proud to announce the launch of a new CPD offering. Courses will be developed throughout the year by SAIS subject matter experts and made available to SAIS members as well as non-members. 


In line with the FSCA CPD extension and to assist members in the industry, SAIS will be extending the 2019/2020 CPD cycle to 31 August 2020. This is the perfect opportunity for SAIS members to take advantage of the 100% discount offered on these new CPD courses. 


Visit the SAIS website to view the current and upcoming topics. 

 

 

Please take note of the following industry updates:

FSCA

  • Financial Markets Act - Proposed Amendments to the JSE Debt Listings Requirements, in respect of the Sustainability Segment, have been published for public comment. An explanation of the amendments can also be found on the FSCA website. The official notice can be found here.

 

  • FSCA warns the public against fraudulent online activity
    • It has come to the attention of the FSCA that there is a rogue domain called www.fscaza.com , which fraudsters used to send a phishing email to one of our service providers with the aim of soliciting financial gains.
       
      Please note that www.fscaza.com  is not a legitimate FSCA domain.  Click here to read more.


FATF
Note that  the  FATF has extended its assessment and follow-up deadlines in response to COVID-19

FATF Plenary acknowledges these severe challenges that countries face at this difficult time. FATF Plenary has  agreed to temporarily postpone all remaining FATF mutual evaluations and follow-up deadlines. 


SARB and FSCA
FCSCA and the Prudential Authority have issued a joint communication on proposed implementation dates of specific regulatory frameworks as a result of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.