
Old Mutual fined almost R16 million for FICA violations
The Prudential Authority discovered the non-compliance during a routine inspection conducted four years ago.

The Prudential Authority discovered the non-compliance during a routine inspection conducted four years ago.

The non-compliance was discovered during inspections by the Prudential Authority in 2020 and 2022.

Draft Guidance Note 7A provides further guidance to accountable institutions about their Risk Management and Compliance Programme obligations.

The FSCA’s inspection identified defects with the implementation of the RMCP and a failure to conduct a thorough client due diligence.

The reasons for the sanction are virtually identical to those that saw the Authority fine an FSP earlier in February.

Implementing – not merely creating – a Risk Management and Compliance Programme is crucial to ensure compliance with the Act.