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24 October 2025 Financial Service Intelligence Watch

Almost there! South Africa awaits FATF decision on greylisting status

Friday, 24 October 2025 marks a critical moment for South Africa’s financial sector as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) delivers its long-awaited decision on whether the country will be removed from the grey list.

South Africa was placed under increased monitoring in February 2023 following identified deficiencies in its ...

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Luxury property still magnet for dirty money

Luxury real estate across Africa remains a key channel for money laundering, often used to hide illicit wealth or evade taxes. Fintech Global reports that in South Africa, despite years of reform under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), criminals continue exploiting loopholes in the property system.

The case of ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Change is inevitable and often necessary for growth – and even survival. To remain relevant, up-to-date and competitive, businesses must continuously adapt. Managing change effectively is not just a matter of strategy; it is about guiding people, processes and systems through transitions in a way that sustains performance and builds resilience.

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