Tag: South Africa
PPS taps RelyComply to automate financial compliance
RelyComply has announced a partnership with PPS to enhance onboarding and compliance processes for PPS's member base.
PPS serves professionals across South Africa with tailored...
Money laundering: Who spends most to fight back?
Money laundering is costing the global economy trillions, yet the nations bearing the heaviest burden are not always those spending the most to stop...
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....
Emerging markets: Why 2026 could be a breakout year
Emerging markets are heading into 2026 from a position of strength, underpinned by solid economic growth, strong capital inflows, and a shifting global monetary...
Ozow and RelyComply boost AML-led onboarding in SA
Ozow and RelyComply have partnered to make merchant onboarding faster and more secure across South Africa’s digital payments ecosystem.
The partnership is designed to help...
Five cybercrime weak spots threatening FinTech firms
Cybercrime is escalating at a pace that matches the speed of digitalisation, placing both consumers and institutions at constant risk.
From bank account breaches to...
Stay compliant with new FATF rules using Cascade AML
The FATF has rolled out major updates following its October 2025 Plenary, reshaping how financial institutions and regulated entities approach AML compliance. According to...
Tether invests in Kotani Pay for cross-border growth
Tether, the global leader in the digital asset industry, has announced a strategic investment in Kotani Pay, an African FinTech platform that connects Web3...
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...
NextGen RegTech: The solution to DeFi compliance gaps
Traditional retail banks are under pressure as FinTechs and neobanks continue to draw customers away with faster, more intuitive digital services. Built on flexible,...










