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I-Prop (Pty) Ltd & Another v Polson NO, Spies NO & Financial Sector Conduct Authority 416 CompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
Intention to introduce COFI Bill: South Africa moves to a single conduct framework 416 CompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
Crypto flows in focus as capital control framework expands 27 CryptoCompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
Finance: Capital Flow Management Regulations published 416 CompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
Earnings threshold updated under BCEA 416 CompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
Procurement reform gains momentum: Draft regulations signal tighter oversight and dispute resolution 416 CompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
Public Procurement Act regulations published 416 CompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
AML Amendment Bill targets technology risk and expands regulatory reach 27 CryptoCompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
AML Amendment Bill signals further expansion of FICA framework 416 CompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
Pre-emptive blocks tightened: New direct marketing rules take effect 416 CompliNEWS 19 Apr 2026
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By Lee Rossini

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