Treasury ‘needs to adjust’ Budget predictions following SA’s grey-listing
Grey-listing reduces a country’s GDP growth by between 0.5% and 1.5%, says economist Iraj Abedian.
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Collective investment scheme assets once again exceed R3 trillion
It’s too soon to tell how grey-listing will affect the industry, says Asisa.
Grey-listing will have a big impact on insurance industry, says law firm
National Treasury says it hopes to get South Africa off the list before January 2025.
FSCA, Reserve Bank say they will step up their anti-money laundering efforts
Accountable institutions are expected to fulfil their 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.
SA’s bid to avert being grey-listed: what happens next?
National Treasury-led delegation will have a face-to-face meeting with the Financial Action Task Force
Anti-grey-listing laws get through Parliament just in time
But amending legislation won’t be enough to satisfy the Financial Action Task Force.
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.
Omnibus anti-money laundering bill almost there
Opposition parties criticise rushed process and impact on NGOs.
MPs accept refinements to omnibus anti-money laundering amendment bill
Trust practitioners are not happy that Treasury ‘ignored’ their proposals to undo the ‘devasting effects’ of the legislation.
Why South Africa provides a fertile ground for funders of terrorism
The deficiencies in dealing with terrorism financing are putting the country at risk of being grey-listed.
MPs decline to process omnibus anti-grey-listing bill
Minister of Finance asked to explain the absence of an assessment of the socio-economic impact of the General Laws Amendment Bill.
Fisa makes urgent submission to Parliament on ‘beneficial ownership’ relating to trusts
It says the amendment bill imports a foreign concept that is in conflict with South African trust and property law.
Grey-listing: what are the implications for the financial sector and the greater economy?
It will become increasingly difficult to invest offshore, even for the wealthiest investors, says Anchor Capital.
SA still has a chance of avoiding grey-listing, says Momoniat
‘Significant and real progress’ is being made in meeting the Financial Action Task Force’s requirements.
Finance committee chairperson takes aim at Intellidex report ‘canvassing’ for SA to be grey-listed
The chairperson of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance (Scof) this week sharply criticised “a section” of the business community for publishing a report suggesting there is an 85% probability that South […]
Research report advises South Africans to prepare for grey-listing
There is an 85% probability that South Africa will be grey-listed by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in February next year, mainly because institutions in the criminal justice system were undermined during […]
