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.
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Moonstone Compliance’s FICA webinar is fully booked
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SARB sanctions life insurer for FICA non-compliance
The effective fine of R7 million and other sanctions follow an inspection conducted four years ago.
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.
Authority highlights regulatory focus areas in 2024
FSCA pinpoints lack of oversight by KIs, FICA non-compliance, and unauthorised copy trading and funeral insurance business.
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Draft Guidance Note 7A provides further guidance to accountable institutions about their Risk Management and Compliance Programme obligations.
Second round of consultations on beneficial ownership guidance
The Financial Intelligence Centre has published its responses to the comments it received during the first round of consultations.
SARB sanctions global bank for FICA non-compliance
The sanctions follow an inspection of the Bank of China’s Johannesburg branch three years ago.
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.
Pensioner claims cryptocurrency trader could have stopped fraud
The High Court hears details of an elaborate fraud in which scammers cleaned out a bank account and bought cryptocurrency from a part-time trader.
Crypto transfers: new client information requirements coming for CASPs and intermediaries
The ‘travel rule’ means CASPs and FSPs cannot initiate a crypto asset transfer unless they can transmit prescribed information.
South Africa eyes stricter reporting laws for cross-border cash movements
Once the draft amendments to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Control Regulations are enacted, failure to submit the required Cash Conveyance Report could lead to imprisonment for up to 15 years or fines of up to R100 million.
Only days left to book for Moonstone’s 2024 Regulatory Update Webinar
The agenda includes FICA compliance, the roll-out of Omni-CBRs, and managing the risks around business email compromise.
FIC issues guidance on what is ‘a high-value goods dealer’
A high-value good is an actual physical item, and facilitating the trade of high-value goods does not make one a HVGD.
Bookings are open for Moonstone’s 2024 Regulatory Update Webinar
The agenda includes FICA compliance, the roll-out of Omni-CBRs, and managing the risks around business email compromise.
Authority fines another FSP for FICA non-compliance
The FSCA’s inspection identified defects with the implementation of the RMCP and a failure to conduct a thorough client due diligence.
FIC issues sanction notices to non-compliant law firms and estate agents
The response to the Centre’s appeal to submit the outstanding risk and compliance returns ‘is not good enough’.
