November/December 2021 Legislative Update December: “At last!” or “Already?”– it all depends on your perspective. However you feel about the end of the year, it’s definitely a time to slow down a little and reflect on the year that’s passed. We hope you travel safely or stay safe at home, and if you’re allowed onto…
As another month in lockdown rolls along, we’re just adding our voice to the cacophony of people reminding everyone to get their COVID-19 vaccinations. Every reputable report we have read says that a rapid and extensive vaccination programme is the best defence against another wave and further crippling of our economy. Don’t delay – get…
The rule of law in South Africa seems a bit ‘fair-weather’ at the moment, and you’d be forgiven for feeling a bit despondent. The endless calls to be ‘part of the solution’ are also wearing a bit thin. Nonetheless, we believe that the key is to maintain the legal and ethical standards that you have…
On 1 September it will be two years since we officially launched Omega Compliance Solutions with the aim to create a trusted compliance practice that provides the financial services industry with simple solutions to their compliance requirements. To our “old” clients we thank you for your ongoing support, and to our new clients we thank…
July 2021 Legislative Update We trust by now that many of you have had your first vaccine ‘jab’, or are even finished the process. It seems that the 35-49 cohort understand the science and are keen to get “normal life” back on track as soon as possible because they showed the highest and fastest vaccine…
June 2021 Legislative Update Can you believe that 11 years ago we were all huddled together in the cold watching the 2010 Soccer World Cup! Not so at the moment as we need to be socially distanced. As South Africa slowly rolls out its vaccination programme, we hold out hope that we’ll get back to…
As you read this, South Africa teeters on the brink of a COVID-19 third wave. As a nation we’ve been fortunate to hold it off for this long, but without a concerted vaccine drive and take-up by the population, it seems inevitable. Don’t let COVID-19 fatigue get you, and please maintain your precautions. As winter…
CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) – ONE MONTH TO GO! We’re sure we don’t need to remind you that there’s only one month to go to complete your CPD hours in terms of the FAIS Fit and Proper requirements. There’s plenty of material available, but we’d recommend our CPD partners AC Develop. Sign up and get…
It’s almost time for a well-deserved break – just a few more days! With various religious and public holidays coming up, we hope you take the opportunity to regather some energy. Stay safe and healthy if you’re attending any events. We’ve gathered some light reading for the long weekends coming up. The Financial Sector Conduct…
The world continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic, and the spotlight is now on the capabilities and mettle of our government as it tries to meet its obligation to distribute vaccines. Many of our clients, colleagues, and families have contracted the virus. Most have recovered, but I’m sure we all know someone who has succumbed…