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Human advice + AI = better client experience

25 Feb 2026 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

By Lee Rossini In today’s environment, clients no longer have to choose between human expertise and advanced technology. Powerful financial strategies emerge when experienced planners work hand-in-hand with artificial intelligence (AI). By combining emotional intelligence, professional judgment, and cutting-edge data ...

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Budget 2026: Fiscal discipline, tax relief and financial ...

25 Feb 2026 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the 2026 National Budget in an environment markedly different from that of just a few years ago. Public finances have stabilised, borrowing costs have eased, and the consolidated deficit continues to narrow. The deficit declines ...

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FIC issues further amendments to Targeted Financial Sanctions ...

25 Feb 2026 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued an amendment to South Africa’s Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) List, dated 25 February 2026. The following updates have been published: TFS-771-25/02/2026TFS-772-25/02/2026TFS-773-25/02/2026TFS-774-25/02/2026 Accountable institutions are reminded that, in terms of section 26A of the Financial ...

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ECB imposes record €12.18m penalty on JPMorgan Europe ...

25 Feb 2026 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

The European Central Bank has imposed its largest administrative penalty to date, fining JPMorgan’s European arm €12.18 million for prolonged misreporting of capital requirements between 2019 and 2024. The ECB found that the bank misclassified corporate exposures for 15 consecutive ...

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Human advice + AI = better client experience

By Lee Rossini

In today’s environment, clients no longer have to choose between human expertise and advanced technology. Powerful financial strategies emerge when experienced planners work hand-in-hand with artificial intelligence (AI). By combining emotional intelligence, professional judgment and cutting-edge data analysis, clients can receive a more comprehensive, personalised and efficient ...

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Preparing for COFI

By Lee Rossini

Integrating new compliance legislation into a financial services business is never a simple exercise. The Conduct of Financial Institutions Act (COFI Act) will fundamentally reshape how institutions design products, interact with clients, manage risk, and demonstrate accountability. Rather than treating implementation as a last-minute compliance project, businesses ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

In today’s environment, clients no longer have to choose between human expertise and advanced technology. Powerful financial strategies emerge when experienced planners work hand-in-hand with artificial intelligence (AI). By combining emotional intelligence, professional judgment and cutting-edge data analysis, clients can receive a more comprehensive, personalised and efficient financial planning experience. Below highlights the benefits each brings, and how together they create a superior client experience.

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