Navigating Regulatory Risk in South Africa’s Crypto Asset Market

Navigating Regulatory Risk in South Africa’s Crypto Asset Market

As crypto assets increasingly gain traction as a financial instrument, managing regulatory risk will be a pivotal challenge in the years to come. Financial institutions face a critical juncture: adapt to the burgeoning digital asset landscape or risk being left behind. The rise of crypto assets represents a paradigm shift in how value is perceived,…

Rolling through the Shift – 10 key regulatory challenges organizations will face in 2025

Rolling through the Shift – 10 key regulatory challenges organizations will face in 2025

2025 is expected to be the Year of Regulatory Shift—across areas of technology and data risks, consumer/investor protections, and risk management and governance, according to the new KPMG US Ten Key Regulatory Challenges of 2025 report. The report outlines how Regulatory Shift will be altered and how companies will need to ‘roll-forward’ their actions to mitigate…

Top Industry Leaders to Headline Regulatory Risk, Compliance & Reporting Conference

Top Industry Leaders to Headline Regulatory Risk, Compliance & Reporting Conference

The upcoming Regulatory Risk, Compliance & Reporting Conference has secured top representatives from leading organizations to address the most pressing issues in regulatory risk, compliance, and reporting. Queen Munyai, CEO at the Consumer Goods & Services Ombudsman, and Sifiso Khumalo, General Manager – Risk and Regulatory at MTN, are the latest speakers to confirm their…

Find out why crypto assets is a headache for financial institutions in South Africa by attending this event

Find out why crypto assets is a headache for financial institutions in South Africa by attending this event

The emergence of crypto assets is signaling a new financial revolution. It is imperative that financial institutions take note of the risks involved of financial institutions not taking the rise of crypto assets seriously. If you are dealing with risk, anti-money laundering, compliance and regulation and want to improve your understanding of the impact of…

The dates for the 10th AML & Financial Crime Southern Africa Conference have been confirmed!!!

The dates for the 10th AML & Financial Crime Southern Africa Conference have been confirmed!!!

The conference is taking place on the 9 & 10 September 2025 at Indaba Hotel, Johannesburg. This milestone event marks the 10th instalment of the conference, and we invite you to join us for another informative and engaging experience. Save the date and mark your calendars for this industry event, as we bring together experts…

Be on the Lookout for the Regulatory Risk, Compliance & Reporting Conference brochure launch!

Be on the Lookout for the Regulatory Risk, Compliance & Reporting Conference brochure launch!

Get ready for the ultimate Regulatory Risk, Compliance, and Reporting Conference! We are excited to announce that the brochure for the Regulatory Risk, Compliance, and Reporting Conference will be launching soon! This highly anticipated event, taking place on 4 & 5 June 2025 at the Indaba Hotel in Fourways, Johannesburg, promises to be the premier…

Welcoming our first sponsors for the Crypto Asset Regulation & Compliance Conference   

Welcoming our first sponsors for the Crypto Asset Regulation & Compliance Conference   

We are thrilled to welcome Provenance, Searchworks and Binance as valued sponsors of the upcoming Crypto Asset Regulation & Compliance Conference. This two-day event, taking place on March 12-13, 2025, at the Indaba Hotel in Johannesburg, promises to be a groundbreaking gathering of experts and thought leaders in the field of crypto assets regulation and…

The Crypto Asset Revolution: A New Paradigm for South African Financial Institutions

The Crypto Asset Revolution: A New Paradigm for South African Financial Institutions

South Africa’s financial institutions are at a crossroads. The rise of crypto assets demands attention, and banks must decide whether to adapt and thrive or risk being left behind. This phenomenon is more than a trend; it’s a fundamental shift in the financial landscape. Ignoring crypto assets poses significant risks, including financial instability and market…

Crypto ecosystem dynamic but volatile, says SARB governor

Crypto ecosystem dynamic but volatile, says SARB governor

The growing adoption of crypto-currency by institutional investors calls for a coordinated and comprehensive policy and regulatory responsibility. However, the disruptive nature of the crypto space poses a challenge for regulators, as they struggle to come to grips with exactly what they must regulate. So said Lesetja Kganyago, governor of the South African Reserve Bank…

Staying ahead of the curve: The importance of crypto asset adoption in South Africa’s financial sector 

Staying ahead of the curve: The importance of crypto asset adoption in South Africa’s financial sector 

Financial institutions in South Africa must acknowledge the growing significance of crypto assets to avoid potential risks. Ignoring this trend could lead to financial instability, market manipulation, and illicit activities. Crypto Assets Regulation & Compliance Conference will provide valuable insights for professionals dealing with risk management, anti-money laundering, compliance, and regulation. On March 12 &13,…