Directive 10 – What Accountable Institutions NEED TO KNOW
LEAF Quality Systems (Pty) Ltd2026-09-03T16:13:32+02:00CIPC Notice 35 of 2026 clarifies transitional provisions for sections 30A and 30B of the amended Companies Act.
FIC announces submission dates for 2026 Risk and Compliance Returns
LEAF Quality Systems (Pty) Ltd2026-09-03T16:13:36+02:00LATEST UPDATE FIC announces submission dates for 2026 Risk and Compliance Returns The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) issued Directive 11 of 2026 on 31 March 2026, effective from 1 April 2026, requiring specified accountable institutions to submit their 2026 Risk and Compliance Return to the FIC electronically. The directive is available on: https://www.fic.gov.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Media-release-2026-Risk-and-compliance-return-1.pdf The submission period opens on 4 May 2026 and closes on either 30 June or 31 July 2026, depending on the specified category of the accountable institution. The FIC has published Draft Public Compliance Communication 125 of 2026 to provide practical guidance [...]
South Africa’s Removal from the FATF Greylist & FIP Update
Leaf Quality Systems2025-11-28T13:20:57+02:00LATEST UPDATE South Africa’s Removal from the FATF Greylist SAICA welcomed South Africa’s removal from the FATF greylist, highlighting its role in supporting reforms through technical guidance, awareness campaigns, and collaboration with regulators. By promoting transparency, ethics, and compliance within the accountancy profession, SAICA helped to strengthen the country’s financial integrity and global reputation. The media release is available on: https://www.saica.org.za/news/south-africas-removal-from-the-fatf-greylist-marks-a-milestone-in-strengthening-financial-integrity-saicas-role-in-the-process Financial Intelligence Centre hails South Africa’s exit from the greylist South Africa has been removed from the FATF greylist as of 24 October 2025, following strenuous efforts to address weaknesses in its anti-financial crime [...]