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15 January 2026 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

Geographic transparency moves to the centre of South Africa’s AML regime

South Africa’s anti-money-laundering framework is entering a more intrusive and deliberate phase. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) is preparing to require banks, estate agents, law firms, investment managers and other accountable institutions to disclose far more detailed geographic information about how and where they operate.

According to Business Day, the ...

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South Africa off EU high-risk list as FATF re-evaluation looms

South Africa’s AML/CFT framework has received another positive international signal, but from a compliance perspective this is a waypoint, not a victory lap.

News24 reports that National Treasury has confirmed that South Africa has been removed from the European Union’s list of high-risk third-country jurisdictions, with the decision taken ...

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By Lee Rossini

In business, success rarely happens by chance; rather, it is the result of clear direction, deliberate choices and consistent execution. Business strategy and business goals provide this direction. Although used interchangeably, the concepts are fundamentally different. Understanding the differences, and how they complement each other, is essential for effective management and long-term success.

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