Latest FATF review puts South Africa under a harsher spotlight
Treasury says the country already has most of the rules it needs; the challenge now is proving that institutions are using them effectively.
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MPs query whether tougher AML laws are solving the problem
Treasury adviser Ismail Momoniat warns that police corruption and unfinished financial-crime cases could weigh on SA’s FATF assessment.
R2m fine as FSCA tightens net on unlicensed investment schemes
Twin enforcement actions show sustained pressure on unauthorised operators and market misconduct.
FIC publishes draft communication on travel rule compliance for CASPs
The draft PCC reinforces zero-threshold travel rule application, mandatory real-time monitoring, enhanced controls for unhosted wallets, and strict freezing obligations.
Draft PCC 122 clarifies FICA obligations for special purpose vehicles
SPVs designated as accountable institutions must comply with FICA in full, including independent registration and adherence to RMCP and reporting requirements.
Holding the line: fiscal discipline takes centre stage
National Treasury Director-General Duncan Pieterse says South Africa’s core fiscal challenge is structurally low economic growth that trails population expansion.
Draft amendments aim to remedy gaps in AML framework
The Bill largely clarifies and strengthens existing AML/CFT expectations rather than introducing a new regulatory philosophy.
Out of the grey, not yet in the clear: what EU delisting really means for South Africa
South Africa’s removal from the EU’s high-risk list eases regulatory friction, but economists caution that rebuilding investor confidence will be gradual.
Ukwandisa Ukufikelela Kuqeqesho Lokuthotyelwa (Compliance Training): I-MBSE Isungule iKhosi ye-FICA CPD nge-siXhosa
Ikhosi yokuqala ye-MBSE’ ye-CPD kwi-siXhosa yenza uqeqesho lokuthotyelwa (compliance training) lufikeleleke ngakumbi ngemathiriyeli eguqulelweyo, izihlokwana (subtitles) , kunye novavanyo.
Exiting the grey list won’t relax oversight – regulators pledge continued enforcement
The authorities say that supervision, prosecutions, and measurable outcomes must continue to avoid re-listing as the next mutual evaluation starts in 2026.
Delisting restores SA’s credibility, but major repricing unlikely
Analysts say sustained capital inflows will depend on continued reform, enforcement, and the wider global backdrop.
Expanding access to compliance training: MBSE launches FICA CPD course in isiXhosa
MBSE’s first CPD course in isiXhosa makes compliance training more accessible with translated material, subtitles, and assessments.
Slow RCR submissions highlight gaps in anti-money laundering compliance
While submissions of the mandatory Risk and Compliance Return improved over the past year, 30% of institutions targeted by the FIC’s directives had not complied by March 2025
Financial intelligence reports drive R144m in crime recoveries
Requests for reports from the FIC rose by 17% in 2024/25, reflecting the FATF’s pressure on South Africa to strengthen its anti-money laundering efforts.
‘Appropriate’ and ‘adequate’ – two words that will shape SA’s next FATF review
New criteria require closer supervisory scrutiny of DNFBPs on market entry, ongoing oversight, and high-quality suspicious-transaction reporting.
FSPs brace for tougher scrutiny as risk-based AML compliance takes centre stage
As South Africa prepares for a tougher FATF evaluation, FSPs must master risk-based compliance – balancing security, cost, and strong partnerships to target real threats and protect legitimate customers.
FATF completes on-site assessment of SA’s anti-money laundering reforms
The Financial Action Task Force’s Plenary in October will decide whether to remove South Africa from the grey list.
