Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill

The financial industry is in a state of overhaul due to the phasing in of the “Twin Peaks” regulatory model. This model sees the consolidation of market conduct regulation under one body – the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the regulation of financial institutions by the Prudential Authority to create a resilient and stable financial system.

Married and wanting to change your marital regime

In terms of our South African Law, if you do not properly execute an antenuptial contract prior to marriage, then you are automatically deemed to be married in Community of Property (“INCOP”) which is South Africa’s “default” marital regime.

Housing Consumer Protection to receive a facelift

The Housing Consumer Protection Bill (the Bill) was published for public comment on 30 August 2019. The Bill will ultimately replace the existing Housing Consumer Protection Measures Act (the Act).

The Spiders Web – Navigating the M and A Regulatory Framework

As a commercial attorney who often structures mergers and acquisitions, one becomes all too familiar with the legislative hurdles and red tape that are the hallmark of these transactions. Despite good intentions, the ever-expanding ‘protections’ imposed by Government often prove a hinderance, and serve to discourage otherwise keen businesspeople and entrepreneurs. It is our daily […]

Investment Liability – How great is the risk

For many years, South African law on the negligence of investment advisors or brokers has been governed by Durr v Absa Bank Ltd and Another and Cooper and Others v Syfrets Trust Ltd . The legislature has since sought to prescribe the proper conduct of financial services providers (“FSPs”), a group which includes investment brokers.

New chapter new space for law firm

BOUTIQUE KZN law firm Cox Yeats Attorneys recently moved to a new purpose built architecturally designed building in the heart of the uMhlanga Ridge precinct.

Ready for the future

Having offered specialised legal services for 55 years, boutique law firm Cox Yeats has just moved to fabulous, custom-built new premises

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