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.
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FIC cracks down on non-compliant accountable institutions
The FIC’s latest annual report shows that out of 558 inspections conducted during the year, 269 specifically targeted the non-submission of risk and compliance returns.
FIC’s 2023/24 annual report: the battle against financial crime
The Financial Intelligence Centre facilitated the recovery of R98.5m in criminal proceeds and generated 3 924 intelligence reports.
Old Mutual fined almost R16 million for FICA violations
The Prudential Authority discovered the non-compliance during a routine inspection conducted four years ago.
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.
SARB sanctions insurers and bank for FICA breaches
The non-compliance was discovered during inspections by the Prudential Authority in 2020 and 2022.
Sasfin fined R160m for ‘non-compliance’ by discontinued forex business
The bank also faces a R4.9bn claim arising from SARS’s alleged inability to collect taxes and penalties from former foreign exchange clients.
Recording of Moonstone Compliance’s FICA webinar is available
Moonstone Compliance offers a range of services in respect of FICA and anti-money laundering compliance aimed at accountable institutions.
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.
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.
