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Which African country will exit the FATF grey list first? 360 CompliNEWS 21 Feb 2025
FATF Plenary outcomes: Key developments from 19–21 February 2025 360 CompliNEWS 21 Feb 2025
Health Department spends R28.5m on NHI promotion amid criticism 360 CompliNEWS 21 Feb 2025
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FATF upgrades SA’s compliance, grey list removal possible by October 2025 360 CompliNEWS 21 Feb 2025
Financial Services Tribunal dismisses Baloyi’s reconsideration application 360 CompliNEWS 21 Feb 2025
Financial Services Tribunal releases hearing schedule for March to May 2025 360 CompliNEWS 21 Feb 2025
US crypto regulations take a new turn: Clarity over crackdowns 360 CompliNEWS 21 Feb 2025
Crypto crime and sanctions – Insights from Chainalysis 360 CompliNEWS 21 Feb 2025
Ithala affair – Projects incomplete, service providers unpaid 360 CompliNEWS 21 Feb 2025
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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

After a challenging year for many, 2025 is drawing to a close. Many shifts were felt in the financial services sector as it is being reshaped by technological disruption, regulatory change, economic uncertainty, and evolving client expectations. Businesses that don’t adapt risk losing clients, falling behind their competitors, or falling foul of regulation. Below are key challenges confronting the sector, and how business owners can proactively prepare for a successful 2026.

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