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New executive remuneration rules raise stakes for remuneration ...

18 Jun 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

Sections in the Companies Amendment Act related to executive remuneration have come into effect, introducing a ‘two-strike’ rule for directors serving on remuneration committees, which places stricter requirements on these committees, says André de Lange, Yaniv Kleitman and Sasha Schermers ...

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Accountable institutions urged to submit 2026 Risk and ...

18 Jun 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

Current 2026 RCR Submission Rates (as at 17 June 2026) Casinos: 30 of 37 entities have submitted their RCRs, representing a submission rate of 81%.Credit Providers (Non-Bank): 325 of 2,672 entities have submitted their RCRs, representing a submission rate of ...

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Namibia's new regulatory era gains momentum under FIMA

18 Jun 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

Compli-Serve Namibia reports that the implementation of Namibia's landmark Financial Institutions and Markets Act, 2021 (FIMA) continues to progress steadily following its commencement on 1 May 2026. While the initial focus has been on ensuring a smooth transition for regulated ...

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HSBC in Australia faces $35 million penalty over ...

18 Jun 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

Australia's corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), has commenced one of the most significant scam-related enforcement actions seen globally, seeking a $35 million civil penalty against HSBC Bank Australia Limited following admissions that the bank failed to ...

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Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure highlight growing risks for crypto firms

A series of major cyber incidents reported during recent months has highlighted the increasingly sophisticated nature of global cyber threats and the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure, reports TechCrunch. Cyberattacks targeting energy grids, water utilities, healthcare technology providers, educational platforms and software supply chains have demonstrated how cyber incidents can ...

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Stablecoins cement their role as crypto's financial infrastructure

While cryptocurrency markets continue to experience periods of volatility, one corner of the digital asset ecosystem has remained remarkably stable.

Stablecoins – digital assets designed to maintain a stable value by referencing traditional currencies or other assets – have quietly become one of the most important components of the global crypto ...

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By Lee Rossini

As discussed in last week’s article, a well-designed strategic plan provides direction, aligns teams, and creates a framework for sustainable growth. However, many businesses struggle not with creating a strategy, but with successfully implementing it. Irrespective of the services offered by the business, effective execution is what ultimately delivers results.

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