Compliance & Legal

Eskom's return to profitability has triggered renewed debate over the legal and policy mandate of South Africa's largest state-owned enterprise, raising questions about whether public utilities should prioritise financial sustainability,…

South Africa is advancing a new round of anti-money laundering reforms as Parliament prepares to consider the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, legislation designed to…

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially released South Africa’s National Water Action Plan, setting out a national reform programme that will change how water services are financed, regulated and managed across…

The United Kingdom has taken a significant step to strengthen the resilience of its financial system by officially designating Microsoft, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud and Oracle as "Critical…

Cross-Border Operators Urged to Prioritise Compliance During Repatriation Operations As South Africa intensifies efforts to repatriate undocumented foreign nationals, transport operators contracted to facilitate cross-border movements are being urged to…

The United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has proposed a significant new anti-money laundering measure targeting H-Pay Service PLC and other successor entities linked to the Huione Group, marking…

The legal landscape governing pay practices across the European Union shifted permanently on 7 June 2026, but not in the orderly fashion regulators had intended. The mandatory transposition deadline for…

French authorities have imposed new penalties totaling €22 million on fast-fashion giant Shein, marking one of the latest enforcement actions in Europe against major e-commerce platforms and reinforcing a broader…

South Africa's tax compliance landscape entered a new phase on 1 June 2026 after the South African Revenue Service (SARS) officially released operational guidance and filing requirements for the Global…