Certain accountable institutions must complete risk and compliance returns
There are different deadlines, depending on whether the entity became an accountable institution before or after December 2022.
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New accountable institutions face hefty fines for failing to register with FIC
Centre urges new accountable institutions to register, even if they missed the deadline, to avoid non-compliance with Fica.
What’s ‘new’ in the PA’s directive relating to Fica and life insurance beneficiaries?
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Time is running out for new accountable institutions to register with the FIC
The amendments to Schedule 1 of Fica mean more individuals and businesses have, by definition, become accountable institutions.
Latest Fica amendments: 5 key takeaways for accountable institutions
New requirements include the identification of ultimate beneficial owners and beefed-up risk management and compliance programmes.
What trustees should know about the amendments to the Trust Property Control Act
Among other things, trustees are obliged to keep adequate records in relation to beneficial ownership.
FIC to host free webinar on money laundering and terrorism financing risks
The workshop will focus on identifying, monitoring, mitigating and managing risks.
Is business email compromise also a threat to advisers?
The recent findings against prominent legal persona might be a timely warning for the financial services industry to take preventative action.
New regulations on reporting the movement of money to and from South Africa
Finance minister sets the threshold above which transfers must be reported to the FIC.
FIC publishes draft guides for new and amended accountable institutions
The Centre’s reference guide will also assist all accountable institutions with meeting their Fica compliance obligations.
When the new anti-money laundering provisions take effect
Proclamation Notice sets the commencement dates for the sections that amend five Acts of Parliament.
How accountable institutions should meet their Fica obligations in the context of Popia
An accountable institution should ask only for personal information that is necessary to achieve the purposes of Fica.
Will your business be an accountable institution from 19 December?
Stringent compliance obligations await if it is, but there’ll be a transitional period for new sectors.
FIC proposes annual risk and compliance return for some accountable institutions
It will apply to estate agents, attorneys and trust practitioners, among others.
FIC sets out how Schedule 1 applies to property practitioners
Anyone registered as an estate agent before February 2022 will remain an accountable institution.
National Council of Provinces finalises amendments to Fica schedules
No carve-out to accommodate clothing retailers’ concerns about exclusion or compliance costs
Minister of Finance raises Fica cash reporting threshold
Period within which cash transactions must be reported is also extended
