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07 June 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

Keeping pace with technology emerges as top compliance challenge

A recent survey by Compliance Week has highlighted a concern familiar to many compliance professionals: the struggle to keep pace with rapid technological change. According to the publication's annual Inside the Mind of the CCO survey, a majority of Chief Compliance Officers identified emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, as ...

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Constitutional Court strengthens SARS' hand in tax avoidance cases

A recent Constitutional Court judgment involving Absa and SARS is being described as one of the most significant tax rulings in recent years, with implications extending far beyond tax specialists and into the broader governance, compliance and risk management environment. According to a News24 analysis by attorney Sarah Simson, the ...

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Talent war: Culture and compliance may determine who wins

Law firms’ rush to embrace both mergers and AI risks making staff retention harder if they ignore ‘the psychological and cultural issues driving talent turnover’, a leading psychologist has warned. A report on the Legalfutures site notes that Cheryl Donaldson, a clinical psychologist who practises both in London and the ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Strategic planning is essential for any business operating in a 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 long-term objectives. Several models are commonly used, each offering distinct benefits and limitations.

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