Jun 2, 2025
In the past 18 months, institutions across banking, legal, and financial services have faced steep penalties for non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). By Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360 Capitec, Old Mutual, HSBC, and Standard Bank...
May 28, 2025
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Travel Rule for digital currency took effect in South Africa on 30 April, an important milestone in bringing transparency to the country’s digital assets sector. By Bradley Elliott, CEO of RelyComply With South Africa still...
May 28, 2025
As artificial intelligence (AI) permeates critical decision-making processes across industries, robust ethical governance frameworks are paramount. Agentic AI, capable of autonomous action and self-improvement, presents unique challenges, writes Sarthak Rohal, senior...
May 20, 2025
In an era where financial scrutiny is higher than ever, the accuracy and consistency of financial reporting have become non-negotiables, as investors, regulators and stakeholders demand reliable financial disclosures, placing significant pressure on finance teams and...
May 19, 2025
The Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) has evolved considerably since it was first put into practice four years ago. In 2024, the Information Regulator (IR) intensified enforcement, issuing at least seven enforcement notices for non-compliance to several...
May 16, 2025
Having a Risk Management and Compliance Programme (RMCP) isn’t just a procedural formality – it is a legal requirement under Section 42 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), writes Sameer Kumandan, MD of SearchWorks360. More importantly, it has become...
