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Western nations impose new sanctions on Iran over ballistic missile transfers to Russia 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
Australia introduces new AML laws targeting lawyers, accountants and real estate agents to close regulatory loopholes 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
FBI reports cryptocurrency scams surged by 45% in 2023 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
NAMFISA reports N$426.8bn in NBFI assets as sector shows growth in Q1 2024 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
UK regulator brings first criminal charges for unregistered crypto ATMs, alleged operator faces multiple offences 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
Information Regulator enforces WhatsApp compliance with PoPIA amid concerns over GDPR vs SA privacy standards, probes X, Meta and Google on election data 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
Department of Justice warns trustees of harsher penalties for non-compliance with amended Trust Property Control Act 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
Investec embroiled in German tax fraud probe 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
Army of interns to monitor BEE compliance 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
Deputy Finance Minister David Masondo opposes prescribed assets, citing inefficiencies and market risks 339 CompliNEWS 15 Sep 2024
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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