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Legal Practitioners Under The Microscope: FIC Updates Sector Risk Ahead Of South Africa’s Next FATF Evaluation
South Africa's Financial Intelligence Centre has released an updated sector risk assessment for legal practitioners ahead of the 2027 FATF mutual evaluation, identifying the profession as highly vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing abuse. The draft report highlights significant concerns about low regulatory reporting despite high transaction values, widespread cash use, and questions whether legal practitioners are accurately assessing their own compliance risks. With comments due by 14 Ju
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South Africa’s Post-greylisting Moment: Why Enforcement Now Matters More Than Ever
South Africa's removal from the FATF grey list marked a significant achievement, but the country now faces a more demanding phase of scrutiny focused on effective enforcement rather than legislative compliance. The Madlanga Commission's findings on alleged corruption within the criminal justice system present both a stark challenge and an opportunity to demonstrate that the country's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks can hold powerful individuals accountable.
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