Identified business sectors willfully hindering South Africa's exit from the grey list
Certain designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs) are blatantly ignoring Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) directives crucial for South Africa's removal from the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
At the FATF plenary in June, South Africa reported its progress in addressing deficiencies in its measures to ...
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US sanctions two Islamic State members in South Africa
The United States has sanctioned two individuals in South Africa, accusing them of financing the Islamic State (Isis) through criminal activities such as robberies and kidnappings for ransom. According to a Fin24 report, Abubakar Swalleh is identified as an active Isis operative based in South Africa and Zambia, while Zayd ...
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Jersey recognised as a leading finance centre for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism measures
Jersey has been acknowledged as a responsible finance centre upholding international standards for combatting money laundering and financing terrorism, as highlighted in a report published on Wednesday, 24 July 2024.
The independent report by MONEYVAL, the Council of Europe’s monitoring body, concludes that Jersey’s effectiveness in preventing financial crime ranks ...
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