Allowing financial criminals to operate in our economy will have severe repercussions. From corroding business integrity and investor confidence to fuelling broader corruption, violence,...
South Africa Faces ‘Perfect Storm’ of Financial Crime, Ready to ‘Fight Back’
Only by prioritising a concerted crackdown that brings all stakeholders together can the country arrest the spread of financial criminality.
Buying a snazzy watch or car? This is how FICA rules will impact the deal
Dealers of high-value goods such as art, cars, commercial vehicles, machinery and even jewellery must adhere to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) regulations targeting financial...
Upholding Accountability: The Impending 2024 South African Elections and the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA)
As South Africa gears up for the 2024 general elections, one significant aspect under the spotlight is the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and its mandate on organisations to...
Draft Directive 9: Travel Rule Relating to Crypto Asset Transfers
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) recently issued a Draft Directive 9 that will require Accountable Institutions that engage in crypto asset transfers for or on behalf of their...
The Significance of FICA Compliance: Why it Matters to All of Us
With a staggering 2 - 5% of global GDP, equivalent to around $800 billion - $2 trillion, being laundered annually, the imperative for robust anti-money laundering and counter...
9 Important FICA Facts about High-Value Goods Dealers
On 29 November 2022 the Government Gazette published changes to Schedules 1, 2 and 3 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). The changes increased the number of institutions and...
Why do Accountable Institutions require such detailed information for FICA compliance?
The Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) was introduced to fight financial crime, such as money laundering, tax evasion and terrorist financing activities by making it more difficult...
2023 Round-Up: A Summary of Greylisting, New FICA Directives & Amendments
2023 has been a year filled with changes to the FIC Act, updates within the financial crime and compliance landscape, and many more. However, it all came down to the “G” word, otherwise...