By Compli-Serve
The financial services industry is under unprecedented scrutiny. From regulators tightening enforcement in response to South Africa’s grey-listing to international supervisors issuing record-breaking fines, the message is clear: compliance is not a box-ticking exercise. It is a strategic investment in your firm’s future.
The simple truth is this ...
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Latin Lawyer reports that corporate compliance has shifted from poster-on-the-wall ethics to data-driven, board-owned risk management. In the US, scandals in the 1970s led to the FCPA (1977), and the 1990s embedded corporate criminal liability and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, defining the core pillars of 'effective' programmes (governance, risk assessment ...
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At the 11th Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Development Trust Annual Lecture, FSCA Commissioner Unathi Kamlana delivered a strong message: South Africa’s financial sector cannot afford to chase value without values.
Kamlana reminded delegates that the financial industry is both an engine of growth and a potential source of systemic harm. Referring ...
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By Lee Rossini
Given the demands on small business owners, an effective way to strengthen decision-making and drive growth is through the use of an advisory board. While often associated with larger organisations, advisory boards can deliver significant value to businesses of any size. They provide external perspectives, strategic insight, and a sounding board for critical business decisions.
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