Toni Cantin, Head of the ICTS Academy While fulfilling the role of a trustee indicates a certain level of responsibility and involvement, it does not automatically equate to a...
Regulation & Compliance
Seven steps to successful AML programmes for financial institutions
Bradley Elliot, CEO at RelyComply Regulated Financial Institutions (FIs) are a bulwark against financial crimes such as money laundering, tax evasion and terrorist financing. With...
The critical role of whistleblower protection in fighting financial crime
Bradley Elliot, CEO at RelyComply Regulated institutions worldwide recognise that Anti-Money Laundering (AML) isn’t just a matter of regulatory compliance. It is also a cornerstone of...
Treasury publishes the draft Revenue Laws Amendment Bill, 2024
Lize de la Harpe, Senior Legal Advisor at Sanlam Corporate On 1 August 2024 National Assembly published the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill, 2024 (“the RLAB”). The RLAB proposes...
Three-year regulation plan by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority
Gabi Richards-Smith, Partner, Kent Davis, Partner & Laone Setshedi, Candidate Attorney at Webber Wentzel On 5 July, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) published its...
Companies Amendment Bills Signed: Why Retirement Fund Trustees Should Take Notice
Carina Wessels, Executive: Governance, Legal, Compliance and Sustainability at Alexforbes It’s been a busy time for the Presidential pen. Shortly after signing the Climate Change Bill...
Out with the old and in with the new: Looking back on 23 years of Service to South African Consumers
Reana Steyn, former Banking Ombudsman Reporting on the 2023 Annual Report (see full copy on link below) for the Ombudsman of Banking Services (OBS), former Banking Ombudsman Reana...
Changes on the Horizon for ESG Disclosures in South Africa
Dalit Anstey, Knowledge Lawyer at Webber Wentzel The rise in ESG and sustainability-related disclosure standards The global reporting landscape has undergone a tectonic shift over...
New Competition Laws will impact businesses
Mark Garden, Partner, Clare-Alice Vertue, Partner & Annerita Maritz, Candidate Attorney at Webber Wentzel Before leaving his ministerial position, the outgoing Minister of...
Balancing efficiency and effectiveness amid rising compliance costs
Bradley Elliot, CEO at RelyComply Financial institutions are under enormous pressure to grow their businesses, meet higher customer expectations, and navigate shortages of talent and...
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