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The Financial Intermediaries
Association represents the cream of South Africa's independent brokers.
Our members are committed to upholding its constitution and respecting its Code of
Conduct.
The FIA enjoys a large and steadily increasing membership nationally. Members contribute to the importance and stature of South Africa's independent brokers as an established and respected part of South Africa's financial community. The
organization represents a new breed of independent broker, men and women who
realize that adding value to their relationship with their client is the only route to building a lasting and successful practice. Independent brokers subscribing to this belief will find common ground with colleagues within the
FIA.
The FIA considers membership applications from experienced brokers with proven industry standing as the
FIA always needs to ensure that its members are seen as true professionals. It is expected of
FIA members to always
honor
our Code of Conduct, another reason for the organization to insist on continuous training.
Independent brokers have an increasingly important role to play. The need is growing for independent and professional advice in an environment that is becoming increasingly complex. New products are introduced to the market on a continuous basis and clients' needs are becoming more diverse. As the demand for professional and knowledgeable independent brokers increases, so the need for an
organization to provide a support base for such brokers becomes greater.
The ever-growing stature and legitimacy of the FIA give its members, existing and new, the support structure needed to grow from strength to strength in an insurance business.
All members of the FIA are authorized financial services providers or
representatives of such providers. In terms of the FAIS Act our members
must adhere to all the requirements prescribed by the Act and its
Regulations.
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