Processing cash book from source documents • Age analysis for creditors and debtors • Fixed asset register maintenance • Bank and petty cash reconciliations • Management accounts • Completion and submission of statutory returns to SARS • Special investigation and factual findings • Internal audit services • Accounting systems control review • Due diligence audit • Privately owned corporations • Tax compliance • Completion of tax and provisional returns, checking of assessments • Capital gains tax • Employee and personal tax planning • Tax opinions • Estate tax planning

We are a large professional services firm with industry knowledge and our offices are situated throughout the country. A Trusted Business Adviser (TBA) will be your single point of contact with whom you can build a relationship. He/she will understand you.

Outsourced, functional, efficient and customisable

Approach has provided a highly successful administration service for over 9 years. We have been instrumental in many Financial Advisory Enterprises. We provide access to over 20 years of administration experience and skills many cannot afford but so desperately need.

With Michelle and Garth’s experience they lead and motivate a team that get things done while providing piece of mind. We are well connected in the industry and our integrity, honesty and sense of humour is steering Approach in always being a dependable partner.

We want to build loyal and professional relationships with advisors, clients and product providers. By doing this we strive to be a dependable partner that provides the platform for success while enriching all through excellence and our practice of doing the right thing.

We aim to operate a dynamic business that prides itself on adapting to the needs of financial advisors. We are responsible for the administration of over 10 advisory firms on a national level ranging from the single IFA to larger brokerages. Most of our advisors have one regret about us; they wish they had signed up sooner.

Compli-Serve was authorised by the Financial Services Board as a compliance practice in 2003 (license number CO194) and provides compliance related services across a wide spectrum of the financial services sector including insurance brokers, financial advisers, asset managers, hedge fund managers, private equity funds auditors and call centres. We have offices in Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban and Bloemfontein with a satellite office in Port Elizabeth. We are actively involved in the local financial services industry via various initiatives and acts as the compliance judge for both FPI Planner of the Year Competitions. Whatever the size of your business, we offer a range of efficient, cost effective services and solutions backed by a national network of experienced and professional staff.

Crux Consulting is based on a family practice where we concentrate on a core group of clients who understand us, our value system and our model. Crux has developed a business solution that will assist financial advisers integrate their compliance obligations into their business process. The Crux team has 20 years collective financial planning, compliance and legal experience. We work strategically with likeminded professionals where we leverage off a wider knowledge and experience base in practice management, financial planning and compliance.

Moonstone Compliance and Moonstone Information Refinery form an independent support network for financial services providers and other industry stakeholders. We add value by providing vital, practical support services to all levels of financial advisers and institutions, helping them manage FAIS and FICA compliance related risks to ultimately benefit all consumers of financial products. Our services include compliance, licensing (FAIS and CISCA), training, providing the regulatory examinations and information refining.

Currencies Direct adopts a “Private Banking” approach to protect your wealth and maximize its value in foreign currency. Providing the relevant information, precise timing for your exchange in a very volatile market and no unnecessary costs ensures our client’s expectations are exceeded, every time. We offer an all inclusive exchange rate that leverages off global flows and wholesale corporate rates to secure the most competitive offering with no additional fees and charges.

We are equipped with specialist knowledge and experience to offer expert advice and assistance with the annual Discretionary and Foreign Capital Allowances and any related exchange control matters.

We typically save individuals between 1% and 3% (or R10,000 – R30,000 per R1million transferred) on the retail exchange rates from the banks with our preferential wholesale pricing terms and guarantee to better any live comparative quote with our “Better Price Promise”. That way, you can always save with Currency Partners. Simply complete our short online Personal Registration.

Global foreign exchange provider offering a one-stop shop solution to independent financial advisers moving money into and out of South Africa. Our company offers the following benefits: free SARS tax clearances in 1-2 days, great exchange rates, no international transfer fees, free countrywide courier service. We offer a quick, easy and hassle-free experience for clients ensuring that money can be transferred overseas at the very best exchange rates and lowest costs on the market.

Founded in 2003, Incompass Financial Solutions provides a tailor made forex solution to the IFA market that combines state of the art technology with a service for profit philosophy. We are able to assist with all money transfers both in and out of South Africa as well as providing a valuable resource for all your foreign exchange questions.

We are fully licensed by the Financial Services Board and Reserve Bank, and, in what we believe to be unique within our industry, additionally hold ISO 9001 and 27001 certification. We overachieve on our promises and commit to providing a money transfer service where all stakeholders experience a first class service.

TSA offers group risk solutions underwritten by four of the country’s leading employee benefit insurers, namely Sanlam, Old Mutual, Capital Alliance and Hollard, to independent financial advisors around the country. In an industry of generic and intangible products TSA differentiates itself by providing faster turnaround times and more personal service. Our aim is to make group risk a hassle free experience for our brokers by combining the benefits of a service specialist with the products of four market leading insurers.

Richton has provided Umbrella Risk Administration Services to its IFA supporters and clients since 1984. Our experience in managing large risk pools, some in excess of 100000 members, over the last 33 years is reflected in the very competitive risk products we now offer. With the long standing support of our Binder Holder’s Hollard and Capital Alliance, we provide the full range of employee benefit risk products.

Allegiance Consulting is a company of legal and business analysts specialising in the field of financial planning that has been operating in the South African market since 1999. We offer call centre, e-consulting and face-to face-support on financial planning matters in the financial services industry offered by a team of experienced legal consultants.

Specialists in financial services law, with a specific focus on FIAS, FICA and related Acts. Legal support that you can implement practically in your business. Our value proposition is legal expertise with practical experience in the financial services industry.

Assuring the technical quality and commercial focus of what we do is a complex and many layered process. We have established procedures to ensure that we understand the needs of our clients, and have adapted our culture and structures, enabling the delivery of our strategy to provide quality services. We are convinced that these measures are continually improving the quality of our service. The quality of our legal advice is recognised by our client base globally, both through long-term relationships and repeat business. Independent market research confirms that our people and the advice that they offer are of the highest calibre.

We are a boutique consulting firm with multi-disciplinary professional legal, tax, financial skills and experience in the financial services sector. Twenty-five years practical experience in life offices, asset management houses, legal and tax consultancies and liaison with authorities (including FSB, SARS and ombuds) thus providing a unique evaluation perspective in assessing a matter, viewed from both sides.

We follow a client-centric approach and look to embed this principle in the work we do. We value relationships with clients who are like-minded, and look to put the interests of the end investor first. Clients look to us for independent advice and insights into how they can advance their businesses, and we assist them in implementing these changes. We have a wide network of industry relationships who we can call on to assist in delivering effective solutions for clients.

We have a passion for and specialise in the Financial Advisory industry and understand the challenges and focus-areas of the industry. We provide structured solutions linked to a range of flexible strategic business development tools, programs and resources to enable our clients to fulfil their stated business vision and personal objectives. Encore SA have been active in South Africa for 12 years and have worked with in excess of 2000 South African advisers as well as many of the nation’s financial institutions with the purpose of creating a more professional financial services industry.

We’re a coaching and consulting business and we run events and training programs for Independent Financial Advisers (IFA). Specifically, we’ve designed a lifestyle financial planning experience that clients willingly pay for.

We’re known for leading the development of IFAs, and our aim is to leave people feeling inspired, confident and energized by their client engagements.

Carel H. Stander obtained an MBA and Doctorate in Business Administration, as well as the Executive Program in Organizational Change from the GSB Stanford University USA. He has many years of practical experience in general management, due diligence investigations, valuation of businesses, writing of business plans, turnaround advice as well as negotiating loans.

We follow a client-centric approach and look to embed this principle in the work we do. We value relationships with clients who are like-minded, and look to put the interests of the end investor first. Clients look to us for independent advice and insights into how they can advance their businesses, and we assist them in implementing these changes. We have a wide network of industry relationships who we can call on to assist in delivering effective solutions for clients.

We gain insight into our client’s business assisting in ‘packaging and positioning’ their business for appropriate wealth realisation or expansion through mergers and acquisition. Our tried and tested valuation techniques, business development and advisory methodologies ensure that pre- and post-deal services and solutions assist management, ensure statutory, taxation and exchange control, and that management systems are dealt with allowing synergies and returns to be realised. Independence and professional associations allows us to act as credible facilitators to dispute resolution.

We have performed several valuations of and due diligence investigations at IFA businesses.

Web-based application and administration system information can be accessed electronically. Experience in presenting risk management workshops claims settling authority up to a certain amount which ensures speedy claims settlement. In addition to professional indemnity, we can offer fidelity and directors' and officers' liability. Reduction in premium when the independent financial advisers attend a risk awareness workshop presentation.

The PI scheme offers a comprehensive policy to independent financial advisers, covering them against possible PI claims instituted by clients. It covers all aspects of an independent financial adviser's business and also has directors and officers cover as an extension. A monthly newsletter keeps independent financial advisers informed about new developments and real claims experiences. Each independent financial adviser is individually assessed in his/her own risk pool to get the best premiums.

We are a leader in the provision of Wills and complimentary financial products. Our approach to the need for a Will is highly differentiated and involves integrating our Legacy Protection PlanTM. This integration enables many unique benefits for our clients and intermediaries alike. The Legacy Protection PlanTM is a first for South Africa. Its innovation is projected to save our clients millions in legal expenses related to their deceased estates. Wills and related legal services are fulfilled through Capital Legacy Fiduciary Services.

A minimum discount of 25% on statutory executor fees, further discount applicable when estate value greater than R6 000 000,00. Furthermore we will offer a 30% discount on all conveyance attorney fees at death. We also offer draft Wills at no charge as well as all amendments PLUS no safe custody fees. If the appropriate Legacy Protection Plan is taken out in conjunction with a will there should be NO: Executor, Attorney Conveyancing and Testamentary trust fees (whatever fee is applicable to your estate).

Legacy Fiduciary Services specialises in the administration of deceased estates and trusts, estate planning and the drafting of wills and providing related commercial legal services. We are a BEE company providing services to various institutions and individuals. Our aim is to add value to clients by providing them with a range of trustee/executor and corporate services. This field can often be complicated and confusing for lay persons, and at Legacy we strive to provide practical solutions and to make things simple and easy to follow. Our view is that the whole family should gain an appreciation of the processes involved.

Formation of trusts • Specialised consulting • Professional trustee services • Trust taxation and accounting • Administration of trust assets

We work together with our clients to understand and address complex legal, financial and family issues.

Sentinel International is one of the very few independent advisory services companies that still specialises purely in fiduciary services. We do not provide financial advice or market financial products. Our philosophy is to work together with the financial adviser to provide focused, tailor-made estate planning solutions to individuals and families. Our services include estate planning, trusts, reviewing existing trusts, professional trusteeship, trust accounting, personal tax, drafting of local and international wills and winding up deceased estates.

We follow a client-centric approach and look to embed this principle in the work we do. We value relationships with clients who are like-minded, and look to put the interests of the end investor first. Clients look to us for independent advice and insights into how they can advance their businesses, and we assist them in implementing these changes. We have a wide network of industry relationships who we can call on to assist in delivering effective solutions for clients.

The FinaMetrica risk profiling system is a quick and user-friendly way to gain a more insightful understanding of clients' financial risk tolerance, attitudes, values, motivations, preferences and experiences, and to meet common and statutory law, know-the-client and duty-of-care obligations. Our focus is on the psychological factors relevant to financial decision making in terms that are meaningful to individuals and advisers. The system offers previously unattainable levels of validity, reliability and accuracy in risk tolerance assessment.

MTN Business will help you differentiate your business through our complete end-to-end network, services and tailor-made solutions. When local connectivity and coverage is no longer sufficient, you need a partner who is ahead of the mobile technology curve by delivering international coverage and connectivity which is critical to the success of your business. In the current macro-economic landscape, cost sensitivity combined with the latest mobile and network technology is what you can expect from MTN Business.

The adviser collects the information for the planner, and submits the information to the Allegiance Technical Centre. Allegiance para-planners then prepare a report on (1) estate plan, (2) investment plan, or (3) business assurance plan and submits it back to the financial intermediary. The intermediary saves time and can focus on selling. 

LabourNet Payroll Solutions (LPS) currently processes in excess of 100 000 payslips per month on behalf of almost 1000 clients in all spheres of industry. The company provides solutions ranging from fully outsourced payroll processing to hosted software, electronic fund transfers (EFT), HR/IR and IR training services. The company caters for a broad band of disciplines, with end-to-end solutions. LPS offers PSIberWORKS, a web based payroll and human resource solution that is fully configurable to the client's requirements.

Processing of monthly payroll/weekly wages • Monthly payroll reporting: - Payslips - Payroll report reflecting year to date statistics • Administration of monthly statutory submissions (EMP201; UI19) • Annual IRP5 processing and administration • Bi-annual employee tax reconciliation via e-filing • Record maintenance (secure back-up) • Access to current tax legislation

We take responsibility for the payroll administration. We arrange for the payment of the net employees salaries directly into their bank account and complete and submit all the other required returns to SARS, Compensation Commissioner and Unemployment Insurance Fund.

atWORK provides a web based software service to South African financial advisers. The system is powerful and yet simple and efficient to use. It features a range of risk and investment planning tools. Client communication and documentation is managed by atWORK and all the 'IT stuff' like back up and security are managed by the atWORK data centre, leaving you free to run your business and maintain the relationship with your clients.

The Elite Wealth Solution enables the financial adviser to consolidate product information from various providers onto one platform. The reporting tool also enables the financial adviser to report on an individual client, or prepare a consolidated report for a group of clients e.g. an individual client, spouse and a trust. An all-in-one solution is provided including CRM, financial planning tools, workflow, document storage etc.

We understand that technology and operational automation are not core business focus areas for financial advisors. We’re able to offer our collective experience and familiarity with industry software solutions in order to ease the pain of choosing, learning, implementing and maintaining systems that best suit a practice’s unique needs. Our experience spans multiple software products across the South African market.

WorkPool is a world class practice management system, where all resources collaborate within one business system managing all service delivery within the practice. WorkPool increases operational ability, drives productivity and reduces business risk. WorkPool offers a highly configurable data base, task and activity management, work-flow, integrated email and SMS, version control of documents and CRM capacities including bulk email and SMS marketing to a profiled group of clients. You can elect a fully maintained cloud solution or a standalone server within your own environment.

IRESS Wealth Management is the principal supplier of share market and wealth management systems. We produce innovative, sophisticated online and desktop solutions and are committed to on-going product expansion and enhancement. We offer software for all aspects of financial planning including portfolio management, client relationship management and insurance solutions. Our development and support teams are located in the major finance districts in order to meet and exceed client expectations, in respect of technology, product and above all, service.

Commspace is a sophisticated, cloud-based commission tracking system specifically developed for independent financial advisers in South Africa. It handles revenue spanning Life, Investment, Employee Benefits, Medical and Short-Term.

The strengths of the system include automated data capturing, comprehensive split commissions management and actionable business intelligence. Our platform is underpinned by our mantra of “Simplicity and ease of use”, our fully-managed onboarding service and outstanding support.

We provide a suite of tools to get transactions completed faster and lessen administrative overhead for your practice. We allow your clients to sign a document anywhere and at any time, saving you time and allowing you to focus on your business Documents are signed in minutes/hours instead of days/weeks. For tedious admin such as Section 14 fee renewals, we provide an automated solution to get renewals signed quicker, without the administrative overhead currently required. All documents are stored securely in the cloud. We take your business a few steps closer to being paperless.

We offer a full brand and rebrand development service, from logo design to stationary, posters, annual reports and catalogues. We also offer corporate branding for road shows or corporate shows.

Branding is a constant channel of communication between you and your clients, sending a message about who you are and what you stand for. It is the face of your company. At Liquid Edge, we believe your brand should accurately communicate and represent your company. Some of our branding tools are corporate identities, large-scale design, stationary, package design and newsletters. We make sure your vision, philosophy and goals are designed into your brand - maximising your business potential.

Tag 8 is in the business of change, we are dedicated to helping companies grow through marketing and innovation. Because the purpose of business is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two—and only two—basic functions: marketing and innovation. Marketing and innovation produce results; all the rest are costs.

Your brand identity is your company's public face; therefore it should make an impact on your potential clients. Creating a memorable first impression is what our team here at ThinkTank does best - and at the best price! Our creative designers are the best in their field and look forward to designing your unique logo, stationery, brochure, website, annual report, signage, packaging or anything else. If you can dream it, we can design it!

We are able promote your brand using both print and online media. Promote your services over the internet using ad words, campaigns or search engine optimisation (SEO) and direct marketing via bulk SMS, MMS and email.

We specialise in the custom development of client-centred online communication and marketing solutions. This includes the custom development of interactive website functionality, mobile application development, social media integration, SMS tools and newsletters. Firstly, we identify the specific needs of your business after which our team will brainstorm innovative ideas to bring your business closer to your target market. Finally, our team will implement these innovative ideas by means of custom online solutions, helping your business grow forward.

Each company or individual we work with is unique and we take the time to understand what makes you and your company successful. The ThinkTank team will empower you to establish lifelong relationships with clients by helping you effectively communicate company information to clients via brilliant designs. We can assist you with online marketing campaigns, corporate identity development, through-the-line advertising campaigns, PowerPoint and Flash presentations. We focus on delivering you the right solution, on time and within your budget requirements.

Using the latest technologies we build highly customised websites that will suit your needs. We are also experts in content management systems, allowing you to easily maintain and update your site's content.

We are dedicated to creating an impressive online identity that sets you apart from your competitors, while you reap the rewards. After your consultation meeting with our web experts, we create an online strategy that best represents the heart of your business. Our team will use the latest web technologies and creative tools such as web development, content management, search engine optimisation and graphic design to create a tailor-made web solution that will enhance your business.

ThinkTank will help you to make your website sell. Your website may be the main line of communication between you and your clients. Even if you don't conduct all of your business through your website, it may convince clients to choose you over a competitor. ThinkTank will enable you to create an effective online marketing presence that turns your website into a platform that entices visitors to become clients.

ICAS Southern Africa is part of ICAS International (a division of AXA PPP) the worlds leading provider of behavioural risk management services. Since it local launch in 1999, ICAS has established itself as the country's foremost specialist in the provision of behavioural risk management assisting employers in all sectors of the economy through strategic interventions to identify and proactively manage employees' personal, health and work related concerns through employee wellbeing programmes, trauma management services, training and risk management consultancy.

LabourNet has an enviable reputation as providers of 'one-stop-shop' services on all employment issues. As an outsourced partner, LabourNet can chair disciplinary inquiries on behalf of the company/employer and provide the company with a professional opinion on the sanction. LabourNet can furthermore prepare the company's complainant by examining all the evidence to be used in the inquiry, prepare all witnesses, and professionally draft the charges on behalf of the company to eliminate all procedural errors resulting from the disciplinary process.

In-depth, detailed and holistic analysis and application of financial planning law and principles as they apply to conceptual, tax, insurance, compliance modules within the financial planning body of knowledge.

Technical training for financial advisers both in the class room situation as well as recorded visual lectures on CD. Preparation of students for the CFP and other technical examinations. Available as a speaker on technical issues at seminars etc.

LabourNet Recruitment Solutions (LRS) offer a variety of recruitment services, including permanent recruitment; temporary and fixed-term contracts; and retained / executive search. LabourNet conducts behaviourally-based interviews. References are thoroughly checked and every effort will be made to provide a minimum of two verbal references at short listing stage. Credit, criminal, qualification checks and psychometric assessments can further be conducted. Also, the facility to test accounting skills, data capture, typing speed and computer literacy skills to advanced level is available.

The seminars will cover, in detail, the qualifying criteria on which the exams are based. The seminar will focus on the interpretation and understanding of all the required outcomes and relevant legislation. The seminar will also cover how to read the law, study tips and exam techniques.

Moonstone Compliance and Moonstone Information Refinery form an independent support network for financial services providers and other industry stakeholders. We add value by providing vital, practical support services to all levels of financial advisers and institutions, helping them manage FAIS and FICA compliance related risks to ultimately benefit all consumers of financial products. Our services include compliance, licensing (FAIS and CISCA), training, providing the regulatory examinations and information refining.