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AML Amendment Bill signals major expansion of FICA ...

28 May 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

The General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill (B15-2026) was formally introduced into the National Assembly on 27 May 2026 as part of South Africa’s continued effort to strengthen its AML/CFT framework ahead of the next FATF ...

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MTI fallout deepens as R6.5 billion in claims ...

28 May 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

MyBroadband reports that more than five years after the collapse of Mirror Trading International (MTI), widely regarded as South Africa’s largest pyramid scheme, not a single major figure behind the operation has been criminally prosecuted despite investor claims now exceeding ...

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FIMA implementation gains momentum: Namibia’s financial services remain ...

27 May 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Compli-Serve Namibia Namibia’s financial services sector remained stable and resilient in the period from 14 to 27 May 2026. Activity centred on the early implementation of the new Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA), steady monetary policy, and moderate ...

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FSCA imposes R1m fine and 10-year debarment over ...

27 May 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Compli-Serve The FSCA has again demonstrated its willingness to take firm enforcement action against individuals and entities operating outside the regulatory framework. In a recent enforcement outcome, the regulator debarred Mr Robert Fabian Linder for a period of 10 ...

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MTI fallout deepens as R6.5 billion in claims mounts without prosecutions

MyBroadband reports that more than five years after the collapse of Mirror Trading International (MTI), widely regarded as South Africa’s largest pyramid scheme, not a single major figure behind the operation has been criminally prosecuted despite investor claims now exceeding R6.5 billion. According to the report, over 9 400 ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

In the current environment, fee transparency is a defining characteristic of a trustworthy and sustainable business. Clients are informed, cautious, and demanding about understanding what they are paying for. Transparency is both a regulatory requirement and a commercial imperative. Businesses that clearly explain their charges and value proposition are more likely to build long-term trust, strengthen client relationships, and differentiate themselves in a competitive market.

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