South African regulatory intelligence
A concise executive brief that turns current regulatory developments into deadlines, accountable actions and evidence to retain.
Executive Regulatory Brief
The final 2026 FIC risk and compliance return deadline is 31 July at 17:00 SAST for four specified categories.
The COFI Bill has reached Parliament, but remains a Bill and is not yet law.
The AML Amendment Bill comment window closes at 12:00 on 10 August.
Recent FSCA actions put fraud controls, permission checks and CFD operating models under the spotlight.
Priority developments
Each item separates final requirements, proposed law, investigations and public warnings so that action is proportionate to legal status.
Legal practitioners, estate agents, non-casino gambling institutions and high-value goods dealers should confirm scope, declarant authority, reporting periods and proof of submission.
Parliament invited written submissions by 12:00 on 10 August 2026, with public hearings scheduled for 11 August.
Map regulated activities, products, customer journeys, governance responsibilities and evidence while continuing to comply with the framework currently in force.
Recent enforcement shows why firms should identify where one person can originate, approve, execute or conceal a customer transaction.
Map every entity in the CFD customer journey to the regulated activity it performs and the permission it relies on. An investigation does not itself constitute a finding.
Publish a canonical list of official domains and contact channels, verify platform entities independently and maintain an evidence-led takedown and customer-warning process.
Regulatory calendar
| Date | Development | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul | Final 2026 FIC RCR deadline · 17:00 SAST | Submit and retain the final evidence pack. |
| 04 Aug | FSCA Enforcement Roadshow · Johannesburg | Capture supervisory and enforcement themes. |
| 10 Aug | AML Amendment Bill submissions close · 12:00 SAST | Approve and submit any institutional response. |
| 11 Aug | AML Amendment Bill public hearings · online | Monitor issues raised and proposed changes. |
Source-led follow-through
This publication provides general regulatory information and practical compliance guidance. It does not constitute legal advice. Bills are not law until enacted and commenced. Regulatory investigations and warnings do not necessarily constitute final findings. Confirm each development against its official source before acting.