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Afrimarkets Capital (Pty) Ltd’s FSP licence withdrawn 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
Latest FAIS Notices: Exemptions, amendments and lifting of suspensions 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
FCA consults on major reforms to client categorisation and conflicts of interest rules 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
Who counts as the employer? Understanding the Labour Court’s ruling on territorial jurisdiction 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
FSCA’s correction regarding public warning against Mr Joash Naidoo 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
New prudential directive overhauls large exposure rules for South African banks 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
PA tightens auditor-approval requirements for banks 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
Auditor-approval process for insurers updated 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
Life insurers warned of serious AML/CFT/CPF control weaknesses 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
Major AML/CFT/CPF weaknesses in banks’ cross-border operations 399 CompliNEWS 09 Dec 2025
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By Lee Rossini

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