Future of Fiduciary Services: Insights from FISA's New CEO

Podcast: COVER Magazine · COVER Publications 100 (Pty) Ltd

Opublikowano: 2026-08-19

FISA CEO Jan du Plessis on Assisted Decision-Making, the Regulation of Trust Bill, and Fiduciary Practice Risks. Tony from Cover interviews Jan du Plessis, CEO of FISA, about key developments and challenges in South Africa’s fiduciary space. Jan says FISA has long advocated for assisted decision-making and an enduring power of attorney, and that the Department of Justice has drafted a bill now under consideration, though details and timing are unknown. He shares a briefing on an imminent new “Regulation of Trust Bill,” highlighting proposed trustee accountability measures such as annual financial statements to the Master, mandatory reporting of tru...