Compliance & Legal

South Africa has formally implemented the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF), a global tax transparency standard developed by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), marking a major shift in…

Regulatory Event: On 27 February 2026, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) formally adopted new disclosure rules aimed at closing a regulatory gap historically benefiting foreign issuers listed on…

On 23 February 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting 12 entities and multiple individuals under Executive Order 14024, intensifying enforcement pressure on…

Government Expands Enforcement Obligations on Digital Platforms On 10 February 2026, the Government of India issued a regulatory amendment requiring social media companies to remove unlawful content within three hours of notification —…

The European Union has formally brought the Anti‑Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) into operational phase, marking the most significant overhaul of the bloc’s financial crime enforcement architecture in two decades. Headquartered…

The European Union has moved from legislation to enforcement as the EU AI Act enters its first operational compliance phase, forcing companies worldwide to reassess how artificial intelligence systems are developed, deployed, and sold…

South Africa’s Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has begun active enforcement against companies that have failed to comply with the country’s Beneficial Ownership (BO) disclosure requirements, marking a decisive shift from guidance…

Saudi Arabia has formally rolled out a strengthened Beneficial Ownership (BO) regulatory framework, marking a decisive step in the Kingdom’s transition toward globally aligned corporate transparency and investment-grade governance. Issued through…

South Africa has formally entered a new phase of global tax alignment as National Treasury confirms the activation of the OECD Pillar Two Global Minimum Tax framework, effective for qualifying multinational enterprises from the…

Today’s compliance landscape is sharpening its focus on operational integrity and cross-border legal frameworks as regulators and institutions recalibrate for 2026. Emerging priorities range from cybersecurity certification rigour in the…