FIC cracks down on RCR defaulters: R10 000 fine today, bigger sanctions tomorrow
Accountable institutions that did not pay the smaller fine or remediate their non-compliance now face harsher penalties.
#accountableinstitutions
Shareholder ties don’t lessen FICA compliance obligations
The Appeal Board dismisses an FSP’s argument that its close ties with its sole shareholder reduced the need for comprehensive due diligence.
R7.7m fine stands as FIC Appeal Board rules against law firm
The firm of attorneys said its non-compliance was not intentional and was the result of a lack of awareness.
Accountable institutions given final deadline for DPI
Following widespread challenges with its e-portal, the FSCA has re-opened submissions for its Directive to Provide Information.
SA racing against February deadline if it wants to exit grey list by mid-2025
National Treasury tells companies and trusts to submit their beneficial ownership information by the end of November.
FIC to launch inspections on CASPs amid growing regulatory scrutiny
The Financial Intelligence Centre’s sector final risk assessment report for crypto asset service providers is set to be published in the new financial year.
HSBC and Bidvest hit with fines for FICA non-compliance
The fines on both banks run into millions of rands, but most of the penalties are conditionally suspended.
Small FSP that was fined R1.1m shares four lessons in FICA compliance
The owner of MIKA Finansiele Dienste emphasises that waiting for an audit before getting your house in order can have costly consequences.
Moonstone Compliance’s beneficial ownership webinar is fully booked
Please send us an email if you want to access the recording of the webinar.
Legal practitioners reminded to comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act
The Financial Intelligence Centre sets out legal practitioners’ obligations under the FIC Act.
FIC publishes finalised guidance on beneficial ownership
Public Compliance Communication 59 has been issued following two rounds of public consultation.
Businesses that don’t submit RCRs face ‘targeted’ inspections or fines
Non-compliant accountable institutions are hindering efforts to get South Africa off the grey list, says the Financial Intelligence Centre.
Moonstone Compliance’s FICA webinar is fully booked
Please send us an email if you want to access a recording of the webinar.
Accountable institutions urged to note heightened terror-financing risk in SA
Accountable institutions should consider the latest Terror Financing National Risk Assessment when implementing their RMCPs.
FIC report on how accountable institutions can identify money mule activity
The Centre’s analysis found the extensive use of shell companies to host and conceal fraudulent funds.
Third opportunity to comment on revised RMCP guidelines
Draft Guidance Note 7A provides further guidance to accountable institutions about their Risk Management and Compliance Programme obligations.
Certain FSPs and CIS managers must provide information about FICA compliance
The DPI applies to all FSPs excluding FSPs that are exclusively authorised to render financial services in respect of non-life insurance and/or health service benefits.
