Acts versus Regulations: Understanding the Difference
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What is the main difference between Acts and Regulations?

  • Acts are legislative documents, while Regulations are judicial documents.
  • Acts provide specific procedures, while Regulations provide broad guidelines.
  • Acts focus on practical details, while Regulations cover a wide range of topics.
  • Acts establish the legal framework, while Regulations enforce Acts. (correct)

Who enacts Acts according to the provided text?

  • Administrative agencies
  • Member of parliament or government (correct)
  • Head of state like the President
  • Cabinet members

What entity gives assent for a bill to become an Act?

  • Member of parliament or government
  • Administrative agencies
  • Cabinet members
  • Head of state like the President (correct)

Which term is synonymous with Regulations as per the text?

<p>Subsidiary legislation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do Regulations primarily focus on?

<p>Practical details (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Acts in the legal framework of the financial industry?

<p>Provide the legal framework (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which South African Act primarily focuses on regulating the commercial and retail banking sector?

<p>Banks Act (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) in South Africa?

<p>Combat money laundering and financial crimes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which entity focuses on prudential regulation within the financial industry in South Africa?

<p>Prudential Authority (PA) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the Code of Banking Practice in South Africa?

<p>Promote transparency and fair relationships (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which act in South Africa emphasizes transparency, fair trading practices, and investor protection within financial markets?

<p>Financial Markets Act (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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