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Strengthening South Africa’s sustainable finance framework
National Treasury defines sustainable finance as financial models, services, products, markets, and ethical practices that deliver resilience and long-term value in each economic, environmental, and social aspect, contributing to sustainable development goals and climate resilience. This constitutes an effort to align financial flows and products to a sustainable development pathway that considers the implications of economic development for society and the environment.
Obligations Of Insurers Related To Cybersecurity And Outsourcing
WW Webber Wentzel More Webber Wentzel's team of experienced advisors provide multi-disciplinary legal and tax services to clients operating in and across the African continent. Whether expanding into Africa or growing operations across the continent or globally, Webber Wentzel offers exceptional client service and has an outstanding track record of working on some of the most sustainable and transformative matters in Africa.
FSCA, Prudential Authority publishes Joint Standard 2 of 2024 on Cybersecurity Original
By: Gabi Richards-Smith, Mateen Memon, and Malibongwe Zwane. The Financial Sector Regulation (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) have published a Joint Standard 2 of 2024 on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Requirements. The Joint Standard 2 of 2024 (Joint Standard) applies to all financial institutions as defined in the Joint Standard. It sets out the requirements for sound practices and processes relating to cybersecurity and cyber resilience for financial institutions.
The Joint Standard 2 of 2024 on cybersecurity & cyber resilience requirements
The Financial Sector Regulation (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) published Joint Standard 2 of 2024 on Cybersecurity and Cyber Resilience Requirements on 17 May 2024. The Joint Standard 2 of 2024 (Joint Standard) applies to all financial institutions as defined in the Joint Standard. It sets out the requirements for sound practices and processes relating to cybersecurity and cyber resilience for financial institutions. The Joint Standard is expected to commence on 1 June 2025.
How to prepare for the construction extortion epidemic Original
Construction projects across South Africa are falling victim to a relentless wave of extortion, causing delays, massive cost overruns, and threatening the industry's viability. Extortionists, often masquerading as local business forums, demand exorbitant payments or a share of contracts in exchange for not sabotaging or violently disrupting work at building sites. South Africa's construction mafia problem is making national headlines and slowing down the economy.
FSCA, B-BBEE Commission partner to transform financial sector
Search jobs On 5 March 2024, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s (DTIC) Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) Commission. The announcement serves as a cautionary note regarding the B-BBEE Commission's concern over, in its view, the inadequate submission of B-BBEE compliance reports by the financial sector.
FSCA publishes draft position paper on open finance
17-07-23 / Gabi Richards-Smith,Lerato Lamola-Oguntoye,Analisa Ndebele FSCA publishes draft position paper on open finance In the wake of the consultation and research paper on regulating Open Finance published in 2020, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has now published the Open Finance Draft Position Paper (Draft Position Paper). The paper sets out the FSCA’s policy position and proposed approach to regulating Open Finance in South Africa.
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