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Understanding the risks facing non-profit organisations and criminal abuse

Understanding the risks facing non-profit organisations and criminal abuse

30 July 2020

In South Africa and across the world, non-profit organisations (NPOs) play a fundamental role in providing health, nutritional and other support to the under-privileged and under-resourced. Sometimes, however, these NPOs are vulnerable to being targeted by criminals for purposes of money laundering and/or terrorist financing.

No business without Compliance and Risk Officers

No business without Compliance and Risk Officers

28 July 2020

There cannot be any doubt that the coronavirus disease of 2019 (Covid –19) has redefined the world in general and the work environment in particular.

POPIA unpacked: What you need to know

POPIA unpacked: What you need to know

24 July 2020

After years of start and stops – virtually all the operational provisions of the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) finally came into force on?1 July 2020.

Local banks enter the era of high touch conduct regulation

Local banks enter the era of high touch conduct regulation

13 July 2020

The Conduct Standard for Banks, newly introduced by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), gives valuable insight into the hands-on approach the financial services regulator will take in achieving pro consumer outcomes. The standards were issued in line with the explicit mandate given to the authority under the Financial Sector Regulation (FSR) Act to regulate and supervise the conduct of banks in relation to the provision of financial products and services.

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POPI breach could mean fines of up to r10 million and a 10-year jail sentence

POPI breach could mean fines of up to r10 million and a 10-year jail sentence

09 July 2020
Popi Act is now in force

Popi Act is now in force

07 July 2020
Businesses urged to use grace period for POPI compliance wisely

Businesses urged to use grace period for POPI compliance wisely

06 July 2020
POPI Act - implications for various business areas

POPI Act - implications for various business areas

02 July 2020
Annual earnings statements for Compensation Fund due at the end of June

Annual earnings statements for Compensation Fund due at the end of June

30 June 2020
D-Day for POPI Act compliance looming

D-Day for POPI Act compliance looming

30 June 2020
Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 – Important update

Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 – Important update

29 June 2020
South Africa’s data privacy law finally nears full implementation

South Africa’s data privacy law finally nears full implementation

29 June 2020