PEP screening failures can leave compliance teams dangerously ...
22 Jul 2026
Financial Services Intelligence Watch
FinTech Global reports that politically exposed person screening remains one of the most important, and frequently misunderstood, controls within an anti-money laundering programme. Drawing on guidance published by RelyComply, the report warns that institutions often treat PEP checks as a ...
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Private equity gains momentum as growth strategy
22 Jul 2026
Financial Services Intelligence Watch
Citywire reports that private equity is continuing to strengthen its position as a strategic investment class in South Africa, with E Squared Investments making its first commitment to the Old Mutual Private Equity Fund VI. The investment reflects growing institutional ...
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Richardson v Scottfin Insurance Brokers (FAIS debarment overturned ...
22 Jul 2026
Financial Services Intelligence Watch
The following matter was handed down by the Financial Services Tribunal on 20 July 2026: Parties: Richardson v Scottfin Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd Case number: FSP42/2026 Keywords Reconsideration of debarment under FAIS Act for alleged dishonesty – Alleged misrepresentation inseparable ...
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Retirement is increasingly recognised as a vulnerable life ...
22 Jul 2026
Financial Services Intelligence Watch
A newly published UK guide by the Financial Vulnerability Taskforce highlights an important trend that is equally relevant to South African financial advisers: retirement should no longer be viewed simply as a financial milestone, but as a period of heightened ...
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