Oct

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CAN A CRIMINAL RECORD AFFECT FAIS FIT AND PROPER STATUS?

The short answer is yes, a criminal record can affect a person’s FAIS fit and proper status. However, it does not automatically mean that the person is permanently excluded from working in the financial services industry. The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, commonly known as FAIS, requires Financial Services Providers, key individuals and representatives […]

Jun

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WILL CONDUCTING SUPPLIER DUE DILIGENCE PROTECT YOUR ORGANISATION?

Running a business or working with a business in South Africa today means operating within or understanding an unusually challenging backdrop. Regulatory obligations have proliferated, public infrastructure and some government services are unreliable, crime rates remain high, and skills shortages make it difficult to find and retain capable workers. At the same time, compliance complexity […]

Jun

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RISK APPETITE IS NOT RISK TOLERANCE, AND WHY THAT MATTERS IN EMPLOYEE SCREENING

In risk conversations, the terms “risk appetite” and “risk tolerance” are often used as if they mean the same thing. They do not, and that distinction has very practical implications for employee screening. Risk appetite describes the types and levels of risk an organisation is prepared to pursue in pursuit of its strategy. Risk tolerance […]

Apr

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RISING GAMBLING AMONG EMPLOYEES: A GROWING OPERATIONAL RISK

Risks in organisations change, and companies need to stay abreast of what could cause them. A sharp rise in gambling among South African employees is emerging as one of the clearest signs of growing financial stress in the workforce. New insights from Old Mutual Corporate show that 40% of working South Africans now gamble frequently, […]

Apr

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DRIVER’S LICENCE VERIFICATION: PROTECT LIVES & YOUR BUSINESS THIS APRIL.

Pre-Employment and Ongoing Driver Screening Matters! April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a timely reminder for South Africans as many undertake trips during the many short weeks in April. Insurance data shows distracted driving increases the likelihood of a crash by 60%. The World Health Organisation warns that using a mobile phone while driving increases crash […]

Mar

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BEYOND THE CHECKBOX: WHY ONGOING SCREENING IS ESSENTIAL FOR MODERN WORKFORCE INTEGRITY

Too many organisations assume that a background check done at hiring is enough. But people’s circumstances change, roles evolve, and threats adapt. An employee who was low risk at hire can later face financial pressure, be targeted by criminal syndicates, or be promoted into a sensitive role, all of which can materially change their risk […]

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CAN A CRIMINAL RECORD AFFECT FAIS FIT AND PROPER STATUS?

WILL CONDUCTING SUPPLIER DUE DILIGENCE PROTECT YOUR ORGANISATION?

RISK APPETITE IS NOT RISK TOLERANCE, AND WHY THAT MATTERS IN EMPLOYEE SCREENING

RISING GAMBLING AMONG EMPLOYEES: A GROWING OPERATIONAL RISK

DRIVER’S LICENCE VERIFICATION: PROTECT LIVES & YOUR BUSINESS THIS APRIL.

BEYOND THE CHECKBOX: WHY ONGOING SCREENING IS ESSENTIAL FOR MODERN WORKFORCE INTEGRITY

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