Tag: Financial Intelligence Centre

South Africa’s illegal gambling AML blind spot exposed

Responsible gambling messaging is ubiquitous across sport sponsorships and social media campaigns, yet South Africa's sprawling informal gambling market continues to operate largely unchecked....

The hidden cost of de-risking in banking

Banks and financial institutions are increasingly facing scrutiny for blanket de-risking — a practice designed to mitigate exposure to financial crime but which often...

Can South Africa close its property money laundering gaps?

Luxury property across Africa has long been a magnet for illicit financial activity. From offshore residences used for tax evasion to the seizure of...

Key compliance changes in South Africa’s AML/CTF Amendment Bill for 2025

In December 2024, the South African Treasury published the draft AML and CTF Amendment Bill, which is now open for public comment.

How Directive 8 is reshaping employee screening in South African finance

In the ever-evolving landscape of financial crime, robust regulatory frameworks are indispensable.

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