A new technical report titled 'Assessing International Interoperability and Usability of the South African Green Finance Taxonomy (SA GFT)' has been released today by the Climate Policy Initiative and GreenCape, in collaboration with the National Treasury of South Africa. The ...
Read More ...By Lee Rossini A financial advice business offers intangible services, and as such, faces unique challenges when it comes to managing and meeting client expectations. Unlike tangible products, services cannot be touched, seen, or physically evaluated before purchase, which can ...
Read More ...At the opening of the 2025 FATF Private Sector Collaborative Forum, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) underscored the vital need for greater collaboration between the public and private sectors to effectively combat financial crime globally. The three-day forum, hosted ...
Read More ...Financial Services Tribunal: Karabo Mogoshane v Clientele Life Assurance Company Ltd Decision: 24 March 2025 Keywords: FAIS Act – Debarment – Fit and proper requirements – Misconduct – Condonation – Reconsideration dismissed Summary: The applicant, Karabo Mogoshane, a former representative ...
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South Africa is fast becoming Africa’s cryptocurrency capital, a beacon for how digital assets can be harnessed not just for speculative purposes, but as instruments of inclusion, innovation, and global economic integration, reports The South African. At a time when many nations are still wrestling with how to regulate, integrate ...
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Despite only 0.14% of on-chain transactions being linked to illicit activity, the scale and speed of crypto adoption means billions of dollars in unlawful funds still flow across blockchains annually. However, unlike traditional financial systems, crypto’s transparency and traceability provide an edge – one increasingly embraced by law enforcement worldwide ...
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As we move deeper into 2025, Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs) are no longer fringe innovators – they are becoming mainstream financial players, navigating the complex space between digital innovation and regulatory compliance.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and national regulators such as the FSCA in South Africa ...
Read MoreOn 14 October 2006, Complainant went to Respondent’s furniture shop, Barnetts at Port Shepstone, Kwa-Zulu Natal. She wanted to buy a small television set and a small stove.
Gumede vs. JD Group (2008) (Credit Life insurance)
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