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Does withdrawal of FSP licence constitute discrimination? 407 CompliNEWS 13 Feb 2026
Equality Court dismisses R10m claim against FSCA and affirms levy enforcement powers 407 CompliNEWS 13 Feb 2026
Major class action against banks heads to certification hearing 407 CompliNEWS 13 Feb 2026
SARS tightens net on crypto traders under new global reporting regime 407 CompliNEWS 13 Feb 2026
ASIC issues Infringement Notice over misleading fund performance chart 407 CompliNEWS 13 Feb 2026
Aussie regulator targets lead generation practices in superannuation advice review 407 CompliNEWS 13 Feb 2026
UK sanctions enforcement: Bank of Scotland fined £160,000 (R3.47 million) for designated person breach 407 CompliNEWS 13 Feb 2026
Book review 23 CryptoCompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
2026: Africa’s crypto inflection point 23 CryptoCompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
QuickTrade fine signals heightened AML scrutiny for high-velocity trading platforms 23 CryptoCompliNEWS 06 Feb 2026
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By Lee Rossini

Strategic planning is the process of defining a business’s long-term direction, setting priorities, allocating resources, and establishing a roadmap to achieve business objectives. It helps businesses move beyond day-to-day operations to focus on sustainable growth, competitive positioning, and future opportunities. While strategic planning is essential for businesses of all sizes, smaller businesses face unique challenges that can make the process difficult and, in some cases, neglected altogether.

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