Trends likely to impact on small businesses in ...
09 Jan 2025
Financial Service Intelligence Watch
By Lee Rossini 2025 promises a rapidly evolving business landscape, driven by technological innovation, changing client expectations, regulatory shifts, and economic pressures. Small financial advice businesses face unique challenges but also enjoy significant opportunities to differentiate themselves and thrive in ...
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Corruption fight a key priority for SA’s G20 ...
07 Jan 2025
Financial Service Intelligence Watch
Tackling corruption is a key priority for SA’s G20 presidency in 2025, according to Corruption Watch. SA currently holds the G20 presidency, in a first for the African continent. Its term runs from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025 ...
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South Africa’s FATF grey list exit likely delayed ...
07 Jan 2025
Financial Service Intelligence Watch
By Compli-Serve South Africa's struggle to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist has sparked a mix of cautious optimism and urgency among economic and compliance experts. While some progress has been made, critical hurdles remain, particularly in improving ...
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Hong Kong's SFC bans asset manager for life ...
05 Jan 2025
Financial Service Intelligence Watch
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has banned Mr Ng Ka Shun, Responsible Officer of Agg. Asset Management Limited (Agg), for life and fined him $1.7 million after uncovering serious breaches of financial regulations and fund mismanagement. Ng was found ...
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