Shareholder ties don’t lessen FICA compliance obligations
The Appeal Board dismisses an FSP’s argument that its close ties with its sole shareholder reduced the need for comprehensive due diligence.
The Appeal Board dismisses an FSP’s argument that its close ties with its sole shareholder reduced the need for comprehensive due diligence.
The firm of attorneys said its non-compliance was not intentional and was the result of a lack of awareness.
The fines on both banks run into millions of rands, but most of the penalties are conditionally suspended.
The administrative sanctions are the result of an inspection conducted by the Prudential Authority three years ago.