
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.

Treasury says the country already has most of the rules it needs; the challenge now is proving that institutions are using them effectively.

Treasury adviser Ismail Momoniat warns that police corruption and unfinished financial-crime cases could weigh on SA’s FATF assessment.

The legislation will strengthen reporting and governance obligations across the non-profit, corporate, and financial sectors.

The Bill largely clarifies and strengthens existing AML/CFT expectations rather than introducing a new regulatory philosophy.

The Bill proposes that arrangements yielding outcomes similar to traditional financial products be treated as financial services.