http://www.itinews.co.zaThe complete South African Financial Services News and Information PortalCopyright (C) 2006editor@itinews.co.zawebmaster@itinews.co.zaenITINews RSS Generatorhttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=22106&itemid=7BF4405F-9936-4A38-B101-41EA6E8BF8EFNot adhering to the debt review procedures as set out in National Credit Act - The National Consumer Tribunal (NCT) has on 18 January 2012 de-registered debt counsellor Susanna Van Dyk who is based in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. editor@itinews.co.za (Bathabile Ntuli )Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=61&itemid=2C028703-E992-47B7-99A8-99F02749FBC8Pension Funds Adjudicator issues 11 rulings - Nine different complaints to the office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator were dismissed this week because the PFA found that the withholding of withdrawal benefits in each case was in line with the requirements of the Pension Funds Act.editor@itinews.co.za (Bashira Mansoor)Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=62&itemid=223C522F-8D9A-4390-B9C9-A1882C6BC29AHere's how you can stay afloat and not lose your possessions - Many consumers find themselves in the undesirable position of not being able to cope with their debt repayments as their finances take strain with the demands of a new year. Unable to meet their financial obligations, many consumers face losing their possessions. editor@itinews.co.za (Neo Loeto)Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=62&itemid=AD1573A0-B004-4FD2-AE9F-48E9F365D233Consumers often find themselves less guarded when making purchases during the festive season - In its seven years of existence, the office of the Credit Ombud has had many consumers knocking on its doors, looking for help after entering carelessly into credit agreements during the festive season.editor@itinews.co.za (Manie van Schalkwyk)Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=61&itemid=D266E332-38FC-4A36-B81A-F969EA9C934FThere must be judgment on compensation - An employer has failed in his attempt to recover from an employee's pension fund the financial losses suffered through the worker's abuse of the company petrol card. editor@itinews.co.za (Bashira Mansoor)Fri, 11 Nov 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=61&itemid=F1F17D29-3878-4AC7-BFAB-F0B67990C2FAComplainant was paid a decreased amount to quoted early retirement benefits - Pension funds were entitled to adjust projected benefits in keeping with poor financial market conditions, the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator has ruled.editor@itinews.co.za (Bashira Mansoor)Sun, 30 Oct 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=61&itemid=2EA027C9-A400-4707-BC22-DFAAE1F47383Successfully reduced the number of unresolved old complaints - The number of applications to the High Court for review of determinations issued by the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator (OPFA) has dropped.editor@itinews.co.za (Bashira Mansoor)Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=62&itemid=8BADC37D-2DE2-499E-AAC8-698B1B1FF78FConsumers not getting the relevant dispute reference numbers for dispute logged - There has been an increase in the number of complaints to the Credit Ombud regarding difficulty consumers face in getting the correct assistance when trying to dispute the accuracy of their credit information held by the credit bureaux.editor@itinews.co.za (Manie van Schalkwyk)Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=62&itemid=39F8D3A0-A6DE-4376-91CD-91A8A90BA42CIf you default you could end up sacrificing your financial freedom - A recent complaint laid by a consumer with the Credit Ombud against a credit provider shows just how vigilant consumers should be when taking out loans.editor@itinews.co.za (Manie van Schalkwyk)Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:00:00 AM GMThttp://www.itinews.co.za/companyview.aspx?cocategoryid=5&companyid=62&itemid=6CE6FBBF-B422-4478-ACA5-476A7378EBF8Understanding the debt counselling process and your legal rights under the NCA - Thousands of indebted consumers enter the debt counselling process each year in the hope that it will help them out of the debt trap.editor@itinews.co.za (Manie van Schalkwyk)Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:00:00 AM GMT