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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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Latest Compliance News

PEP screening failures can leave compliance teams dangerously exposed

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 once-off onboarding exercise, overlook family members and known close associates ...

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Private equity gains momentum as growth strategy

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 confidence in private equity's ability to generate long-term returns ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Financial services are an essential part of the modern economy, helping individuals and businesses manage money, build wealth, and protect themselves against financial risks. Unlike physical goods such as cars, clothing or furniture, financial services are intangible. This means they cannot be seen, touched or physically possessed. Because of this unique characteristic, financial institutions must find effective ways to demonstrate the value of their services and build trust with their clients as they experience the value of these services through the expertise, advice and outcomes they receive.

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