Image: Wikimedia Commons, used under a CC BY-SA 3.0 license First published on BusinessTech The Department of Trade and Industry and Competition has gazetted its intention to submit the Companies First and Second Amendment Bills to Parliament in August 2023. The two bills aim to shift the dial significantly on red tape and inequality in Read more >
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CORRUPTION NEWS
By Louise Russell-Prywata and Tymon KiepeFirst published on Global Data Barometer Beneficial ownership is widely recognised as an essential piece of information for tackling corruption, preventing and investigating tax evasion, protecting national security, and creating sustainable trading environments. The goal – increasingly shared by governments, businesses, and citizens – is that people can access accurate Read more >
OPINIONS
By Mashudu Masutha and Karabo RajuiliFirst published on News24 The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is the global standard-setting body for combating money laundering, setting minimum standards via 40 recommendations. It has sanctioning mechanisms for countries that fail to comply. Recently, the organisation updated its Recommendation 24, which deals with beneficial ownership transparency – and Read more >