The Office of the Ombud for Financial Services Providers (FAIS Ombud) was established in terms of the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, No 37 of 2002 (‘FAIS Act’). The FAIS Ombud’s objective is to consider and dispose of complaints in a procedurally fair, informal, economical and expeditious manner, and by reference to what is equitable in all circumstances.
Continue reading →The National Housing Finance Corporation (NHFC) was established by the National Department of Human Settlements as a Development Finance Institution (DFI) in 1996, with the principal mandate of broadening and deepening access to affordable housing finance for the low-to-middle income South African households. We make housing and housing finance accessible and affordable for the low-to-middle income households, the Gap housing market.
Continue reading →The National Co-Operatives Association of South Africa (NCASA) is the apex body representing Co-Operatives across the nation. Established in 1996, NCASA empowers Co-Operatives through advocacy, strategic support, and resources, promoting sustainable growth and social development. As the leading organization, NCASA unites Co-Operatives from various sectors, driving economic transformation and ensuring their collective voice is heard at national and international levels.
NCASA is dedicated to building a prosperous and inclusive economy for all South Africans.
Continue reading →The Women in Finance Network provides a neutral forum where women in the financial industry meet. It was established specifically for women in the financial services industry. WiFN is a forum where women meet, share experiences, support, learn from each other and mentor each other. We organise regional events with expert speakers where you can intera t with peers, role models and mentors – and of course, experience the enthudsiasm and fun of our hive!
Continue reading →IBSA represents and defends its members on fundamental issues within the workplace such as a decent living wage and gender inequality, retrenchment, restructuring, unfair labour practices in the workplace, grievance procedures, disciplinary hearings and CCMA cases.
Continue reading →The SA New Economics Network is a network of organisations and individuals developing new economic and financial odels designed to promote poverty alleviation, community self-reliance, civic development, ecological sustainability, social equity, and economic justice for all South Africans.
Continue reading →The JSE Ltd (“JSE”) is licensed as an exchange under the Financial Markets Act, 19 of 2012. It has operated as a market place for the trading of financial products for a 125 years. In this time, the JSE has evolved from a traditional floor based equities trading market to a modern securities exchange providing fully electronic trading, clearing and settlement in equities, financial and agricultural derivatives and other associated instruments and has extensive surveillance capabilities
Continue reading →The Institute of Bankers in SA is the sole professional body for Bankers and Financial Services Professionals in the Financial sector recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA)
Continue reading →The function of the IRBA is to help create an ethical, value-driven financial sector that encourages investment, creates confidence in the financial markets and promotes sound practices.
Continue reading →The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa (IIA SA) is part of an international network representing the interests of Internal Auditors worldwide. As part of this international network, the IIA SA upholds and supports the fundamental tenets of the profession – the Code of Ethics and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
The IIA SA supports the profession by providing a wide range of services dedicated to the education and advancement of Internal Auditors and dynamically promoting and developing the profession in South Africa. The IIA SA’s objectives are to build the profession, its credibility and a thriving business environment in South Africa.
We serve Internal Auditors in South Africa by offering Technical Guidance, Professional Training Programs, Certification Programs, Continuing Professional Development Opportunities, Conferences and Networking Opportunities.
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