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Firms face growing pressure to evidence beneficial ownership ...

04 Jun 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Compli-Serve For many years, private equity firms have operated within complex ownership structures involving holding companies, trusts, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), management companies and, in some cases, offshore investment vehicles. While these structures often serve legitimate commercial, tax and ...

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Commonly used strategic planning frameworks and models

04 Jun 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Lee Rossini Strategic planning is essential for any business operating in highly regulated, competitive, and rapidly changing environment. Banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintech companies use strategic planning frameworks to assess market conditions, allocate resources, manage risks, and achieve ...

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Key South African financial services consultations still open ...

04 Jun 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By CompliNEWS Editorial Team As South Africa continues its comprehensive reform of the financial regulatory framework under the Twin Peaks model, two significant consultations remain open for stakeholder input. Compliance professionals, financial institutions, and market participants are encouraged to review ...

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UK FCA warns football clubs over sponsorship deals ...

04 Jun 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

The relationship between professional sport and financial services has come under renewed regulatory scrutiny following a warning issued by the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to football clubs regarding sponsorship arrangements with unauthorised financial firms. In a statement published ...

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Firms face growing pressure to evidence beneficial ownership transparency

By Compli-Serve

For many years, private equity firms have operated within complex ownership structures involving holding companies, trusts, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), management companies and, in some cases, offshore investment vehicles. While these structures often serve legitimate commercial, tax and investment purposes, they are increasingly attracting the attention of regulators ...

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Commonly used strategic planning frameworks and models

By Lee Rossini

Strategic planning is essential for any business operating in a highly regulated, competitive, and rapidly changing environment. Banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintech companies use strategic planning frameworks to assess market conditions, allocate resources, manage risks, and achieve long-term objectives. Several models are commonly used, each offering ...

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Key South African financial services consultations still open (June 2026)

By CompliNEWS Editorial Team

As South Africa continues its comprehensive reform of the financial regulatory framework under the Twin Peaks model, two significant consultations remain open for stakeholder input. Compliance professionals, financial institutions, and market participants are encouraged to review and submit comments before the imminent deadlines.

1. Draft Capital ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Strategic planning is essential for any business operating in a highly regulated, competitive, and rapidly changing environment. Banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintech companies use strategic planning frameworks to assess market conditions, allocate resources, manage risks, and achieve long-term objectives. Several models are commonly used, each offering distinct benefits and limitations.

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