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After The Freeze: What Happens Next For Crypto Arbitrage And Exchange Control Risk?
The South African Reserve Bank's dispute with fintech Kastelo has evolved from an account freeze into a pivotal test case for how exchange control regulations apply to crypto arbitrage platforms. As the litigation moves beyond procedural questions to substantive regulatory compliance, businesses operating cross-border digital asset models face critical uncertainty about when client foreign exchange allowances can legitimately support platform-based crypto transactions. The unresolved merits may fundamentall
South Africa Finance
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The Clock Is Ticking: CRD VI And South African Financial Institutions
The European Union's Sixth Capital Requirements Directive introduces a unified framework requiring non-EU banks to establish authorized branches when providing core banking services into EU Member States. With the grandfathering deadline now passed and full implementation approaching in January 2027, South African financial institutions must urgently assess which cross-border activities fall within scope, which exemptions may apply, and whether establishing a permanent European presence has become necessary
South Africa Finance
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Legal Practitioners Under The Microscope: FIC Updates Sector Risk Ahead Of South Africa’s Next FATF Evaluation
South Africa's Financial Intelligence Centre has released an updated sector risk assessment for legal practitioners ahead of the 2027 FATF mutual evaluation, identifying the profession as highly vulnerable to money laundering and terrorist financing abuse. The draft report highlights significant concerns about low regulatory reporting despite high transaction values, widespread cash use, and questions whether legal practitioners are accurately assessing their own compliance risks. With comments due by 14 Ju
South Africa Commercial
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South Africa’s Post-greylisting Moment: Why Enforcement Now Matters More Than Ever
South Africa's removal from the FATF grey list marked a significant achievement, but the country now faces a more demanding phase of scrutiny focused on effective enforcement rather than legislative compliance. The Madlanga Commission's findings on alleged corruption within the criminal justice system present both a stark challenge and an opportunity to demonstrate that the country's anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing frameworks can hold powerful individuals accountable.
South Africa Government
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The R200 Million Trap Door: Why "Non-notifiable" Mergers Still Carry Risk
South Africa's revised merger notification thresholds, effective May 2026, significantly raise the bar for mandatory filings, potentially saving parties substantial costs. However, transactions falling below these thresholds remain subject to Competition Commission scrutiny, particularly in digital markets and where public interest concerns arise, creating residual regulatory risks that require careful analysis and contractual allocation.
South Africa Anti-trust
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Andersen in South Africa
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Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations: The Main Themes Likely To Shape Public Submissions
South Africa's National Treasury and SARB have released draft Capital Flow Management Regulations that would fundamentally reshape how cross-border capital flows are regulated, with particular focus on crypto assets. The proposed framework raises critical questions about implementation detail, proportionality, and whether the broad provisions align with the stated policy objective of moving toward a more positive-bias system with fewer pre-approvals and greater reliance on reporting.
South Africa Finance
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The Important Role Of Assurance In Unlocking The Full Business Potential Of AI
As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to everyday business practice across South African organisations, a critical gap is emerging between AI policy development and actual governance implementation. While many companies have established AI guidelines, few have mechanisms to ensure these policies are followed or that AI delivers intended outcomes, creating an urgent need for independent assurance through internal audit functions.
South Africa Commercial
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SNG Grant Thornton
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Visitor Data At The Gate: Is Your Estate Communicating Clearly Enough?
Residential estates routinely collect visitor information at security gates, but many fail to properly communicate how this personal data is used, stored, and shared. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies under POPIA, estates, HOAs, and managing agents must ensure visitors receive clear privacy notices at the point of collection. This article examines practical steps for aligning gate security practices with data protection requirements.
South Africa Privacy
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