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Practical guides for South African financial services professionals.

Career guides, regulatory primers and market insights written by our RE5 qualified team.

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Why Senior Financial Services Recruitment in South Africa Demands a Specialist Approach

Senior financial services recruitment in South Africa requires far more than generalist hiring practices. This article explores why specialist knowledge, regulatory awareness, and transformation objectives are essential for securing top-tier financial sector talent.

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Guides & primers

Qualifications

RE5 Study Guide

A practical preparation guide for the RE5 Regulatory Examination: scope, weightings, six-week study plan and exam-day tactics.

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Regulation

FAIS, FSCA and FICA: a hiring manager's primer

How the FAIS Act, FSCA conduct standards and FICA obligations affect role design, supervision and onboarding in financial services.

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Career Guide

Moving from Brokers to Insurers

A career guide for senior Underwriters and Claims professionals considering a move between Brokers and Insurers, and what each side looks for.

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Salary Insight

Financial services salary snapshot: Durban, JHB, CPT

Indicative salary bands across senior Insurance, Banking and Wealth roles in our three core markets.

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CPD

CPD cycles for FAIS licensed staff

What CPD hours are required, how to track them, and what employers should expect from licensed staff.

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Hiring Playbook

Briefing a recruiter for a financial services role

A short checklist to brief a specialist recruiter, so that the first shortlist hits the mark.

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