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Is Your Child Unknowingly Laundering Money? How Gaming ‘Coins’ Became a New Frontier for Financial Crime

There isn’t a parent in the world who hasn’t faced the relentless force of "pester power". It usually starts with a frantic explanation of why a...

FICA Compliance: No Longer Optional for South Africa's Automotive Industry

As automotive businesses plan for the year ahead, the regulatory landscape has never been more demanding – or more consequential. Hawken McEwan,...

South Africa Exits the FATF Greylist: What this Means for Compliance in 2025 and Beyond

After almost three years of dedicated reform efforts, South Africa has successfully exited the FATF greylist. The international money laundering and...

South Africa Awaits FATF Greylisting Verdict: A Key Timeline & Analysis

With the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) set to announce its decision on South Africa’s greylisting status in the coming weeks, the nation’s...

Politically Exposed Clients: The Minefield Zondo Flagged before FATF Greylisting

Accountable institutions face crippling penalties if their KYC screening fails to flag a client as a Politically Exposed Person (PEP). As the nation...

Greying out SA’s Greylisting: The Smart Technology Being Built in the Era of Sophisticated Financial Crime

In an era where financial crimes are becoming increasingly sophisticated, Greylisting evidenced South Africa faces significant challenges in...

FIC Issues Final Guidance on FICA Implementation with Release of Guidance Note 7A

On 13 February, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) issued the final version of Guidance Note 7A, which provides clarity and assistance regarding...

Essential Reporting Obligations for Accountable Institutions

As an Accountable Institution (AI), a certain amount of anxiety arises when the topic of reporting obligations and the appropriate timing for...