How can digital retailers verify customer identity online in South Africa? Digital retail in South Africa has grown rapidly, jumping from R37.4 billion in 2018...
Is manual verification slowing your digital retail business down? Manual verification is one of the biggest hidden risks in digital retail today. As digital...
‘I’m advocating to change the Rica Act for biometric recognition to be included at time of registration. I propose facial recognition because that works...
How to improve right-party contact rates in debt collection in South Africa Right-party contact is one of the most important performance indicators in debt...
The new ‘Travel Rule’ mandates crypto exchanges to share client information when facilitating crypto transfers above R5 000 as part of its campaign to get...
Automated KYC transforms the way businesses verify customer identities. Automated KYC eliminates manual processes, reduces human error and improves compliance. With automated KYC, businesses...
Anti-money laundering (AML) checks are so important for financial security. They ensure businesses and financial institutions stay compliant with regulations while preventing financial crime....
Credit reports for debt counsellors are essential tools that provide deep insights into a client’s financial health. These credit reports for debt counsellors help...
Navigating the debt review process can feel like untangling a complex web. For firms and clients, efficiency, precision, and clarity are essential in the...
In a dramatic turn of events, the chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Social Development, Bridget Masango, this week issued a clarion call for...
The beefed-up consequences of non-compliance with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) have shown that the era of leniency is well and truly over....
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) confirms in its annual report that South Africa is on schedule to meet international standards to combat money laundering...
When it comes to financial transactions, credit checks play a critical role in assessing the credibility and trustworthiness of an individual or business. Credit...
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) appeal board dismissed an appeal lodged by Kunene Ramapala Incorporated, a firm of attorneys, after it received a R7.8...
Proactively planning for your KYC review for 2025 is a strategic move that ensures your company is well-prepared to meet regulatory standards. This proactive...
Credit management in South Africa plays a crucial role in maintaining the economy’s health. As businesses and individuals rely heavily on credit to fuel...
Credit reports are essential tools that provide a detailed record of a person or company’s credit history. For businesses, lenders, and even consumers, credit...
Smishing, a combination of SMS and phishing, is becoming an increasingly common threat in the digital landscape. In a typical smishing attack, a cybercriminal...
Deepfake is manipulated video, audio, or images generated by artificial intelligence (AI) to imitate real people, often with convincing accuracy. Deepfakes have become a...
As June 2025 approaches and with it hopes of South Africa being removed from the Financial Action Task Force greylist, local regulators and financial...
South Africa should scrap its driving licence card and vehicle licence discs and replace them with digital-only permits that never expire. “There is no...
NEWS FROM DATANAMIX Welcome to the September newsletter. This month’s newsletter delves into some critical topics shaping the financial landscape around security protocols during...