https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx Webber Wentzel feed en-us Copyright 2020 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 18:47:48 +0200 Sample Code http://server/image.jpg https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx 6e027fce-8b39-4d15-8c6c-87d4c12ae978 fcecbeb9-a7c6-42f3-a41d-f563fe0d8447 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/practical-implication-of-the-revised-fic-guidance-note-7a.aspx In line with South Africa's attempts to get off the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) greylist, the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) issued the Revised Guidance Note 7A (revised GN 7A) on 1 September 2025. 2025-10-02T22:00:00Z 5c9ac6e8-d4fc-4a88-90a7-56264342df62 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/one-year-grey-south-africas-bumpy-road-to-meeting-international-best-practice.aspx It has been a year since the grim reality of South Africa's greylisting status by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). While the shadow of this decision persists, a careful analysis reveals a landscape marked by both challenges and encouraging progress. 2024-02-27T22:00:00Z f4ead77a-64df-4da2-aeca-c286c62fd2d9 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-embraces-generative-ai-as-part-of-its-ongoing-innovation-journey.aspx Webber Wentzel is taking the lead on responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) investment within the African legal landscape as part of its continued commitment to deliver an exceptional client experience and foster an open, creative, and entrepreneurial culture. 2023-06-22T22:00:00Z 6d8a38e8-31a6-4cea-900f-abc2347c1d17 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/greylisting-turns-the-spotlight-on-beneficial-ownership-of-companies-and-financial-institutions.aspx South Africa has put new laws in place to address the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) concerns, and those relating to beneficial ownership will have a significant impact on financial institutions and companies. 2023-03-19T22:00:00Z 616f996e-04cf-4f15-bb7b-011b733cbb14 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/the-impact-of-greylisting-on-south-africa-hospitality-and-leisure-sector.aspx South Africa has experienced a seasonal boom in its hospitality and leisure sector, with the Western Cape being the primary beneficiary. 2023-03-07T22:00:00Z 4181bfc9-7d9f-4174-ae6e-8e033c59d1f3 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-has-been-grey-listed-what-are-the-implications-for-the-country-going-forward.aspx South Africa’s greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness, but moves are already being taken to satisfy the FATF 2023-02-23T22:00:00Z 9d4210e1-7f60-4cfd-9a57-c5bd8fa2329c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/grey-clouds-for-now-and-not-a-downpour-south-africa-attempts-to-stave-off-proposed-greylisting.aspx Fears that South Africa's place on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list was cemented as a consequence of its inadequate controls to counter money-laundering and financing of terrorism activities. 2023-02-08T22:00:00Z 71dd5ff7-3f16-45ac-895f-674d2597fb4a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/staving-off-greylisting-requires-action-from-south-africas-public-and-private-sectors.aspx The measures South Africa is putting in place in response to the Financial Action Task Force’s recommendations will affect all industries and all employees. 2022-11-21T22:00:00Z 3fe5812e-31f8-4a42-835f-b4b6b9bdc124 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/treasury-proposes-changes-to-its-anti-money-laundering-and-terrorist-financing-regime-to-fight-potential-greylisting.aspx On 18 August, the Minister of Finance published an explanatory note on the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill (the Bill), which National Treasury plans to table before the National Assembly in the third quarter of 2022. 2022-08-25T22:00:00Z