RSC Introduction video
Please click on the following link if you would like to check out the new introduction video which sets out the new programs and services being offered by RSC. YouTube video Introduction to RSC
Artificial Intelligence
Here is an interesting article on research that was done into how students feel about the rise of AI and how this is going to impact on the world of work in the future. AI is something I think cannot be ignored by workers in the financial services industry. The high...
New QCTO Qualifications for Financial Advisers at level 4, 5 and 6
The new occupational qualifications or awards which will be replacing the current Level 5 Wealth Management qualification were referred back to QCTO by SAQA due to some small questions which have now been resolved. QCTO has resubmitted these to SAQA for registration...
LOAD SHEDDING
RSC has been hard hit by this weeks load-shedding and power outages and has not had electricity for almost a day and a half. Very limited access to internet and emails, sorry for any delays in replies to mails
NEW Videos from RSC in 2019
RSC will be providing online videos of lectures and slides for the content and knowledge component of the NC Wealth Management. This is an introduction to the financial advice program offered by RSC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oeQFLdjWd3E
New RSC programs coming in 2019
There are a number of new programs which will soon be available as we are waiting for their registration with SAQA which is the last part of the process for new programs, and we will then be able to run a number of Occupational Certificate programs quality assured by...
Was searching for information on requirements for financial advisers and found this interesting article in personal finance. Check out the article What makes a good financial adviser - Personal Finance 2018
CPD – Continuing Professional Development research
While members of professional bodies in financial advice and planning, like CFP® or professional members of the FPI have been complying with a CPD requirement for years the changes to FAIS and the new FSCA requirements for "fit and proper" are going to see all...
INSETA EXAM Changes
We attended an INSETA training session this week and were advised that from next year learners completing the NC: Wealth Management will be required to write an external exam run by INSETA before being awarded the full qualification. This will bring the old...
NEW QCTO Qualification – Public Comment
INSETA and the QCTO advised that the new occupational certificate for financial advisers is up for public comment. Occupational certificate: Financial Advisor NQF Level 6 Credits 515 This is made up of the following part qualifications: OC Health Care Benefits...
Fit and Proper requirements as a Representitive in 2018
Twin Peaks The FSR Act (Financial Services regulations Act 0f 2017) changes to the FAIS Act and amendments that were required for a number of our financial services acts have resulted in a changed environment and new Fit and Proper requirements for representatives,...
Moodle User Group
I am looking at joining or starting a local Moodle Users group in Johannesburg to create an environment where we can share ideas, techniques and methods to build better Moodle training sites. I have just started setting up a Moodle site to support the RSC blended...
