Need for a business plan

Need for a business plan

From CompliNEWS | Financial Service Intelligence Watch The need for a business plan and how to draft one By Lee Rossini   In the world of entrepreneurship, a business plan is often considered the blueprint for success. It’s a comprehensive document that...
FATF updates its black and grey lists

FATF updates its black and grey lists

From CompliNEWS | Financial Service Intelligence Watch Recap = FATF updates its black and grey lists   The global AML watchdog the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has updated its list of countries of concern (its ‘black and grey’ lists). As of late...
FAIS Ombud Returns R39m to consumers

FAIS Ombud Returns R39m to consumers

From CompliNEWS | Financial Service Intelligence Watch Financial Advisory Ombud returns over R39m to consumers, tackles complex property syndication disputes   The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Ombud, a key player in dispute resolution within the...
Embrace AI

Embrace AI

From CompliNEWS | Financial Service Intelligence Watch South African businesses urged to embrace AI for global competitiveness In a Sunday Times analysis, Arthur Goldstuck, founder of World Wide Worx and editor-in-chief of Gadget.co.za, highlights the pressing need...
Deciphering digital assets

Deciphering digital assets

From CompliNEWS | Financial Service Intelligence Watch Deciphering digital assets: Understanding cryptocurrencies, NFTs and the future of investments Compli-Serve Amid the growing buzz surrounding digital assets, it’s understandable that this topic can be quite...
FAIS Ombud Case Studies

FAIS Ombud Case Studies

By Moonstone Information Refinery The FAIS Ombud’s 2022/23 includes case studies of where the Office was able to resolve disputes by way of a settlement. Below are four case studies. Misrepresentation by a representative – Background to the complaint The...
Understanding UBO

Understanding UBO

From CompliNEWS | Financial Service Intelligence Watch Enhancing security in business relationships: Understanding UBO identification Compli-Serve In today’s legal and technological landscape, businesses must take stringent measures against fraud, aligning with...
FSCA verification process

FSCA verification process

From CompliNEWS | Financial Service Intelligence Watch FSCA initiates verification process for financial institution owners and directors, including criminal records; notes from Compli-Serve The FSCA has recently issued Communication 27 of 2023, which pertains to the...
Fintech AML compliance

Fintech AML compliance

From CompliNEWS | Financial Service Intelligence Watch Navigating the world of AML compliance in Fintech In the fast-paced realm of Fintech, where traditional financial giants, tech titans and agile start-ups vie for dominance, the importance of Anti-Money Laundering...
Crucial role of compliance

Crucial role of compliance

From CompliNEWS | Financial Service Intelligence Watch The crucial role of compliance in strategic business discussions In today’s rapidly evolving and highly regulated business landscape, compliance has emerged as a pivotal function within organisations. Gone...