CONSULTATION PAPER RELATING TO THE PROPOSED AMENDMENTS OF THE SCHEDULES TO THE FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE CENTRE ACT, 2001 (ACT 38 OF 2001)
The Financial Intelligence Centre (“FIC”) is pleased to advise that the Minister of Finance, in terms of sections 73, 75 and 76 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 (Act No. 38 of 2001 – “the FIC Act”), proposes to amend Schedules 1, 2 and 3 to the FIC Act.

FIC COMPLIANCE CONTACT CENTRE FULLY OPERATIONAL
The Financial Intelligence Centre wishes to advise that its Compliance Contact Centre, which has been operating remotely during the nationwide lockdown, has commenced full on-site operations.

Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group releases a position paper on crypto assets
As the use of crypto assets continues to grow and evolve, a deeper collective understanding of this area is emerging, and regulators across the globe are formulating regulatory approaches that are proportionate to, and appropriate for, the benefits and risks of crypto assets.