Fanews News Updates

South Africa is making meaningful strides towards exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, with those leading the effort optimistic that the remaining obstacles will soon be overcome. In a presentation to the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Industry Conference 2025, once National Treasury stalwart and now head… Read more »

Are you taking control of your financial future or do lenders and credit providers know more about your financial habits than you? Do you know how to challenge inaccuracies on your personal credit report? Read more »

South Africa faces a rising shortfall in short-term risk protection, particularly for natural disasters. The 2022 KwaZulu-Natal floods exposed the extent of this gap, with the Santam Insurance Barometer Report 2022/23 estimating total economic damage at R54 billion - yet only half of this amount was covered by insurance. Read more »

Andile Jonas, Head of Marketing at Momentum Savings, contemplates the best place to make your money grow. Read more »

The healthcare and medical insurance landscape in South Africa is at a turning point. Read more »

Kidnapping for ransom and extortion is a rising global threat that affects individuals, families and businesses. According to the South African Police Service (SAPS) annual crime statistics, kidnappings increased to 17 061 in 2023/24. Read more »

The global investment landscape is undergoing a seismic shift, shaped by geopolitical tensions, trade frictions, and policy uncertainty. The post-war economic order, once a symbol of stability, now appears fragile. Read more »