FICA penalties for three financial institutions total R35.6m
The sanctions against Capitec, Ninety One Assurance, and Albaraka arose from inspections conducted between 2021 and 2023.
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Three FSPs sanctioned over FICA compliance failures
The sanctions cover a range of shortcomings, from deficient RMCPs and customer checks to sanctions screening, registration, and failures to provide information.
Ii-FSPs ezigwetyelwe ukusilela kwe-FICA – zohlwaywe zonke imali engange-R700 000
I-FSCA ifumanise ukuba zombini iifemu azinabuchule bokulawula umngcipheko, kubandakanywa ii-RMCPs ezinqongopheleyo, inkuthalo ephantsi yabathengi, kunye nokusilela ukuhlola ngokuchasene noluhlu lwezohlwayo.
FSPs sanctioned for FICA failures – fines totalling R700 000
The FSCA found both firms lacked effective risk management capabilities, including deficient RMCPs, poor customer due diligence, and failures to screen against the sanctions lists.
FSP fined for inadequate client-screening processes
An RMCP must set out the processes for identifying, investigating, and reporting suspicious transactions, and for screening clients against the sanctions lists.
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.
FSCA fines asset manager R16m for FICA non-compliance
The reasons for the sanction are virtually identical to those that saw the Authority fine an FSP earlier in February.
Financial services provider slapped with R400 000 fine for FICA violations
Implementing – not merely creating – a Risk Management and Compliance Programme is crucial to ensure compliance with the Act.
