Firms face growing pressure to evidence beneficial ownership ...
04 Jun 2026
Financial Services Intelligence Watch
By Compli-Serve For many years, private equity firms have operated within complex ownership structures involving holding companies, trusts, special purpose vehicles (SPVs), management companies and, in some cases, offshore investment vehicles. While these structures often serve legitimate commercial, tax and ...
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Commonly used strategic planning frameworks and models
04 Jun 2026
Financial Services Intelligence Watch
By Lee Rossini Strategic planning is essential for any business operating in highly regulated, competitive, and rapidly changing environment. Banks, insurers, asset managers, and fintech companies use strategic planning frameworks to assess market conditions, allocate resources, manage risks, and achieve ...
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Key South African financial services consultations still open ...
04 Jun 2026
Financial Services Intelligence Watch
By CompliNEWS Editorial Team As South Africa continues its comprehensive reform of the financial regulatory framework under the Twin Peaks model, two significant consultations remain open for stakeholder input. Compliance professionals, financial institutions, and market participants are encouraged to review ...
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UK FCA warns football clubs over sponsorship deals ...
04 Jun 2026
Financial Services Intelligence Watch
The relationship between professional sport and financial services has come under renewed regulatory scrutiny following a warning issued by the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to football clubs regarding sponsorship arrangements with unauthorised financial firms. In a statement published ...
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