With 1.2 million terabytes of data online a little bit of trust goes a...
Be it for research or legal or business support across all industries, gathering credible online information comes with a multitude of challenges. Too much...
Accountants add the power of search for robust financial controls
Accountancy is a profession driven by detail and tight deadlines, requiring accurate data inputs in order for a practitioner to fulfil their duties. Accountants...
Robust, credible data a powerful tool in the anti-money laundering arsenal
The problem of organised financial crime and money laundering made headlines after a recent Al Jazeera investigative report uncovered a large-scale money laundering operation...
Streamlining estate planning in South Africa with innovative technology
Estate planning and the ensuing execution of those plans are of vital importance in South Africa, especially during Wills Week. However, settling a deceased...
South Africa strengthens financial crime prevention
Amendments to FICA impose due diligence requirements on accountable institutions
Following South Africa’s financial greylisting by global financial crime watchdog, the Financial Action Task Force...
What HR professionals need to know about job candidate scams
While many South Africans are familiar with job scams aimed at taking advantage of vulnerable job seekers, less attention is paid to how fraudsters...
Turn your financial assets into short-term loans with BridgeMe from SearchWorks
Bridging finance provides a stop-gap solution for businesses and individuals for a short to medium-term financial shortfall. SearchWorks, the country’s leading data aggregation platform, introduces BridgeMe,...
Why you should consider automating FICA compliance
When a well-known fund manager was fined R16 million earlier this year for failing to comply with the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) stipulations...
How accurate, up-to-date data can help municipalities fight maladministration
It is no secret that few of South Africa’s municipalities consistently receive clean audits and that many struggle to fulfill their mandate to deliver...
Putting lenders in the driver’s seat for better vehicle finance
Ultimately, the goal is to facilitate transactions while promoting responsible lending practices that contribute to long-term financial stability for both businesses and consumers alike. “By embracing a holistic approach to credit assessments and affordability checks, lenders can strengthen trust, mitigate risks, and foster mutually beneficial relationships with their customers. It’s a win-win for everyone involved,” says Kumandan.
Data-driven legal excellence: searching for South Africa’s new norm
The inherent complexity of the legal profession means having accurate data to deliver quality legal services, manage cases efficiently, ensure accurate billing, and uphold...
Check yourself before you wreck yourself – ongoing monitoring measures to stay on the...
VOCA introduces new ongoing monitoring functionality to help businesses detect risks in real-time
Keeping up with regulatory compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes, it demands...
