Financial Intelligence Centre just issued draft compliance guidance for dealers in precious metals and stones. Here's what it means for key high-value goods traders, jewelers, legal teams, and compliance risk officers.
1️⃣ ICASA — Final Political Election Broadcast Schedule Published for 2026 Elections
South Africa's ICASA published the final election broadcast schedule for the key 2026 local elections.
This update hits TV stations, radio channels, commercial sound broadcasters, and political party media campaign teams.
Broadcasters must check all assigned airtime slots and follow equal opportunity rules before scheduled campaign air dates.
2️⃣ Financial Intelligence Centre — Draft PCC 126 Issued for Precious Metals Sector
South Africa's FIC released draft PCC 126 on anti-money laundering rules for high-value goods dealers.
This guidance hits dealers in precious metals, precious stones, jewelers, bullion traders, and key market firms.
Entities must evaluate all current risk controls and send written comments during the open public consultation window.
3️⃣ Financial Intelligence Centre — Annual Report 2025-26 Tabled in Parliament
South Africa's FIC officially tabled its 2025-26 Annual Report detailing supervisory work, intelligence sharing, and enforcement data.
This release hits compliance officers, legal counsel, risk personnel, and key executives tracking national regulatory focus areas.
Firms should review all listed risk trends to align internal suspicious transaction reporting systems with supervisory findings.
4️⃣ Bank of Mauritius — Counter-Terrorism Rules Enforced for Financial Sector
Bank of Mauritius issued regulatory directions under the Prevention of Terrorism Act to reinforce sanction rules.
This step hits commercial banks, foreign exchange centers, non-bank financial firms, and key payment service providers.
Covered firms must audit all automated sanction screening tools and ensure swift alignment with national defense mandates.
5️⃣ Boursa Kuwait — Trading Suspensions Executed for Non-Compliant Listed Firms
Boursa Kuwait halted trading in shares of listed firms failing to meet capital rules or receiving disclaimer audit notes.
This action hits equity traders, asset managers, institutional investors, financial analysts, and key market risk officers.
Market participants must check all portfolio holdings and assess trading risk exposure before subsequent exchange notices.
Full analysis in the attached RegNext Daily Middle East & Africa Radar carousel.
— Elena Navarro · Managing Editor, RegNext
Daily Middle East & Africa Radar · Wednesday 30 Sep 2026
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