Discover 2026 compliance trends
Examining strategic priorities for innovative RegTech capabilities in 2026, from building quantified compliance risk to utilising AI systems.
Category: Knowledge
How to reintegrate your AML tech stack for success
Why 2026 demands a ‘less is more’ approach The AML tech stack has become a crutch for financial leaders. While the RegTech boom was reaching fever pitch, buying up disparate, single-function services felt essential for transforming compliance for good, almost fashionable. Fast forward a few years and the stack built from these point solutions has … Continued
The future of AI-led compliance lies in human hands
If 2025’s main challenge involved driving as much value from IT investments as possible, this year marks another course-correction: we must prioritise human oversight for an actionable AI-led compliance environment to thrive. Hard skills have been increasingly required of WebOps teams to build and accommodate such anti-money laundering systems, with considerations for perpetual maintenance and … Continued
SIM swapping exploits make ID verification urgent
Financial crime takes many forms, but one of the fastest-growing threats is SIM swapping, a tactic that allows criminals to hijack mobile numbers and steal identities. While suspicious transactions can flag laundering activity, every financial crime begins with verifying that a person is who they claim to be – and what once seemed like a … Continued
7 explosive trending scams in South Africa
Why everyone is at risk of online scams in South Africa Our personal data is everywhere, and that’s proving problematic. Fraudsters know who we conduct personal finances with, mobile providers, and everyday emails and numbers to reach us on. One day you could open your inbox and spot a subject line drastically urging action from, … Continued
How to unlock 2026 budgets to secure RegTech ROI
November is fully underway, and budgeting season begins. In order to truly get ahead of 2026, budgets must be allocated accordingly to enhance systems and create operational wins across the board; something valuable compliance tools can achieve with buy-in from the Chief Financial Officer and other key stakeholders. Naturally the discourse around compliance revolves around … Continued
How generative AI is revolutionising identity theft
As generative AI technology becomes more sophisticated, cybercriminals are leveraging deepfake technology and AI-powered tools to commit AI identity theft on an unprecedented scale. This comprehensive analysis examines the growing threat of AI-enabled fraud and explores how South Africa and global institutions respond to protect our digital identities. Artificial intelligence’s multifaceted operational and creative uses … Continued
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The KYC Market Guide for Banks: Compliance and Risk Management Trends 2025
In 2025, Know Your Customer (KYC) solutions will become critical for banks and financial institutions seeking to strengthen their anti-money laundering (AML) frameworks. Driven by increasing regulatory demands, sophisticated financial crimes and expectations for seamless customer experiences, emerging trends like decentralised identity (DCI) and perpetual KYC (pKYC) are reshaping how financial institutions approach compliance and … Continued
South Africa’s AML/CTF Amendment Bill: what matters most for accountable institutions in 2025?
In December 2024, the South African Treasury published the draft AML/CTF Amendment Bill, now open for comment. This bill aims to harmonise five key acts and strengthen commitments to deter non-compliance, which has halted the country’s regulatory status on the world stage since February 2023. Beyond that, this Amendment Bill assists South Africa in preparing … Continued