Introduction to Financial Crime in Southern Africa

This comprehensive course offers a practical, region-specific introduction to the key concepts, risks, and regulatory frameworks surrounding financial crime in Southern Africa. Designed for professionals across financial institutions, designated non-financial businesses and professions (DNFBPs), and regulatory bodies, the course equips learners with the foundational knowledge needed to identify, manage, and respond to financial crime threats in a fast-evolving landscape.

Using real-world case studies, risk-based strategies, and up-to-date legal guidance, this course highlights the unique vulnerabilities in sectors such as banking, real estate, mining, and legal services. It also explains how global standards, including FATF’s 40 Recommendations, apply in a Southern African context with emphasis on compliance obligations under South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FIC Act) and related legislation.