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Practical Implication Of The Revised FIC Guidance Note 7A

In line with South Africa's attempts to get off the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) greylist, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) issued the Revised Guidance Note 7A (revised GN 7A) on 1 September 2025.

South Africa Finance

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Webber Wentzel

Urgent Newsflash: Operational Disruptions In Madagascar Due To Nationwide Strikes

Due to ongoing nationwide strikes and protests across Madagascar, including significant disruptions in Antananarivo, our operations are currently impacted.

South Africa Government

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Adams & Adams

Will October 2025 See The End Of South Africa's Greylisting Headache?

South Africa's greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") in February 2023 marks a challenging period for the country. This placement was due to non-compliance in its legal framework...

South Africa Government

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National Treasury Proposes Further Companies Act Amendments In Connection With Disclosure Of Companies' Shareholding

On 19 December 2024, the National Treasury published the Draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2024 (Draft Bill) for public comment.

South Africa Commercial

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Webber Wentzel

South Africa Makes Further Progress In Strengthening Measures For FATF Compliance

South Africa Government

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The Sovereign Group

What, The FIC, Is Beneficial Ownership?

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

50 Shades Of Greylisting: When Will South Africa Meet The FATF Requirements?

South Africa Government

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The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 Of 2001

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

A Guide For South African Businesses On Anti-Money Laundering Legislation

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

South Africa Says Removal From FATF Grey List In 2025 Remains A Challenge

South Africa Government

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The Sovereign Group

Navigating South Africa's New Beneficial Ownership Requirements: A Guide For Trusts

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Long-Awaited Amendments To RICA Published To Address Unconstitutional Aspects

South Africa Government

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International Sanctions And The FATF Grey List: A South African Perspective

South Africa Government

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Centurion Law Group

South Africa Brings New Measures For Beneficial Owners Of Trusts Into Force

South Africa Commercial

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The Sovereign Group

Will October 2025 See The End Of South Africa's Greylisting Headache?

South Africa Government

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Cyber Security Summit 2025 - Thank You For Joining (Video)

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Are On-the-road Fees Permissible As Charges In Credit Agreements?

South Africa Finance

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Curbing Vexatious And Abusive Legal Proceedings

South Africa Litigation

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Update On The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Requirements For Companies

The Financial Action Task Force (herein "FATF") is the global policy-developing body for anti-money laundering (AML); counter financing of terrorism (CFT); and counter financing...

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

South Africa Requires Reporting Of The Beneficial Ownership Of Trusts

South Africa has introduced a new reporting obligation for trustees to keep up-to-date records of the beneficial ownership of trusts and to submit that information...

South Africa Government

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The Sovereign Group

Unmasking Trust Ownership: The Introduction Of Beneficial Ownership Registers In South Africa

Between April 2019 and June 2021, South Africa underwent a mutual evaluation of its anti-money laundering and counter-financing of terrorism controls, which culminated in the publication...

South Africa Tax

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Fasken

Compliance Alert: FICA And PAIA Reports Now Due

On 19 May 2023 FIC issued a reminder to accountable institutions to comply with their obligations under Directive 6 of 2023 which requires designated non-financial businesses and professions listed in Schedule 1 ...

South Africa Finance

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Trustees Beware! New Amendments, New Obligations

South Africa Government

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Sudan: Conflict And Consequences

Worldwide Government

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Songhai Advisory LLP

Some Non-profit Organisations Now Obliged To Register

South Africa Finance

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Know Your Employees: Screening Employees To Mitigate Against Financial Crimes

South Africa Government

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ENS

How To Comply With FICA And Avoid Heavy Fines And Jail Time

South Africa Finance

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Barnard Inc.

Companies Operating In Africa: How To Navigate The FATF Grey Listings

South Africa Commercial

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Ocorian

New Year, New Laws: South Africa Amends Its Money Laundering And Counter-terrorist Financing Regime

South Africa Government

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Enactment Of Key Anti-Money Laundering And Combating Of Terror Financing...

South Africa Government

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Nexia SAB&T

Automating Your KYC And FICA Process With Ware Centric

South Africa Compliance

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Nexia SAB&T

Preventing Grey-listing Through Legislative Amendments

South Africa Government

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New Year, New Laws: South Africa Amends Its Money Laundering And Counter-terrorist Financing Regime

On 22 and 23 December 2022, President Ramaphosa signed two key pieces of legislation into law – the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Act, 2022...

South Africa Government

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Enactment Of Key Anti-Money Laundering And Combating Of Terror Financing...

Part of the remedial efforts included the amending of six laws that are key to the effectiveness of South Africa's AML/CFT measures.

South Africa Government

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Nexia SAB&T

Automating Your KYC And FICA Process With Ware Centric

Employees who are responsible for interacting with clients will be able to determine whether a prospective client intends to conclude a single transaction or enter a new business relationship with the firm.

South Africa Compliance

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Nexia SAB&T

Preventing Grey-listing Through Legislative Amendments

The FATF is the global anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing watchdog.

South Africa Government

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85% Chance Of South Africa Being Grey Listed

South Africa Finance

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Africa Regulatory ENSight Issue 2 Of 2022

Africa Regulatory ENSight Issue 2 Of 2022

South Africa Coronavirus

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Africa Regulatory ENSight 2022 | 01

*Coronavirus (COVID-19) regulatory measures...

South Africa Strategy

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Africa Regulatory ENSight 2021 | 08

*Coronavirus (COVID-19) regulatory measures...

South Africa Government

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POPIA Section 37 And Section 38 Exemptions

The Information Regulator has released a guidance note outlining exemptions where companies or individuals processing personal information ("responsible persons")...

South Africa Commercial

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Tabacks

Corporate Investigations: FIC's Draft Guidance On Combating The Financing Of Terrorism And Anti-Money Laundering Measures Relating To NGOs

South Africa Government

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

South Africa Privacy

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Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys

Proposed Amendments To The FICA Regulations In South Africa

South Africa Government

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Clyde & Co

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Webinar | Money Laundering And Terrorist Financing: Are You At Risk? (Video)

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