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Too Big To Ignore: Rethinking SIFI Designation In South Africa's Financial Landscape

The 2008 Global Financial Crisis ("GFC") fundamentally reshaped the world's approach to financial regulation. One of its most enduring lessons was the danger posed by systemically...

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Application For Leave To Appeal Landmark Crypto Judgment

The recently delivered judgment in Standard Bank v South African Reserve Bank, which concluded that cryptocurrencies do not constitute "capital" for purposes of Regulation...

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It Is Better To Travel Well Than To Arrive – The FICA Travel Rule

South Africa has taken a significant step toward strengthening transparency in crypto asset transfers with the introduction of the "Travel Rule", now mandated under Directive 9...

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Standard Bank vs. SARB: Important Ruling On Cryptocurrencies And South African Exchange Controls

The recent judgment in Standard Bank v South African Reserve Bank addresses a long-standing debate in South African law: namely, whether cryptocurrencies constitute "capital" for purposes of Regulation 10(1)(c)...

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In-Depth: Principled Negotiations After Your IP Portfolio Has Been Valued

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

High Court Delivers Watershed Ruling For Crypto In South Africa

South Africa Technology

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Andersen in South Africa

Has Accounting Technology Hit A Standstill?

South Africa Technology

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SNG Grant Thornton

Digital Business Comparative Guide

South Africa Technology

Eversheds Sutherland

Fintech Year In Review 2025

South Africa Technology

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Webber Wentzel

ENS Tax In Brief - Issue 132 | 2024-10

South Africa Tax

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SARS Intensifies Focus On Trading Of Crypto Assets

South Africa Technology

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The Sovereign Group

New Uniform Law On Banking Adopted Within The UMOA (FCFA-XOF) Monetary Zone: Current Developments And Impact On FinTechs

South Africa Finance

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Securing Your Digital Legacy: The Importance Of Digital Estate Planning

South Africa Family

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ENS TMT ENSight

South Africa Media & IT

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Investing In Africa: Angola Mining (Video)

South Africa Energy

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Coldplay, Kiss Cams And Corporate Consequences – Lessons For South African Employers

South Africa Employment

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Generative AI And IP In South Africa: Navigating Legal Complexities And Opportunities

South Africa IP

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Section 45 Of The Income Tax Act: The Tax-Free Shuffle Within Corporate Groups

South Africa Commercial

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Barnard Inc.

Guardians Of The Rand: Potential Nationalisation Of The South African Reserve Bank

South Africa Finance

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Evil Twins In The Metaverse: A Safe Haven For Identity Theft And Fraud?

In the metaverse, users have digital avatars which they can customise and use as a virtual proxy to interact with the metaverse environment and other users.

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Regulating The "Tech" In FinTech

Establishing guidelines for technology use within the business is important as it ensures consistent and secure practices among employees.

South Africa Technology

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The Shifting Definition Of Security In The Cryptocurrency Era And The Impact Of The Insolvency Act

In the case of Bester N.O & Others v Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (in liquidation) t/a MTI, the Western Cape Division of the High Court considered whether cryptocurrencies...

South Africa Insolvency

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ENSafrica Kenya In Brief

Welcome to the second issue of ENSafrica's Kenya in brief, focusing on the latest legal and regulatory updates across Kenya's corporate commercial...

South Africa Privacy

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New Judgment Shows That Electronic Contracts Are Becoming More Acceptable In SA Law

South Africa Technology

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The Metaverse, Retail And Brand Protection

South Africa IP

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Recent Developments In The NFT, Metaverse And Web 3 Space

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

ESG Series | Crypto: Regulation To Watch (Video)

South Africa Technology

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Combating Ransomware: A Multidisciplinary Approach For Efficient Investigation And Recovery Of Ransom Proceeds

South Africa Technology

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Next-Gen Private Clients In The Middle East Lead New Surge In Impact Investing

South Africa Technology

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Ocorian

Buy Now Pay Later: A Different Kind Of Credit

South Africa Finance

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Of AI And Paranoid Androids: How Is South African Legislation Keeping Up With The Marvins?

South Africa Technology

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Barnard Inc.

New Accountable Institutions In Terms Of FICA

South Africa Technology

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ENS

South Africa Declares Crypto Assets As A ‘financial Product'

South Africa Technology

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The Sovereign Group

Buy Now Pay Later: A Different Kind Of Credit

The introduction of BNPL has disrupted the traditional credit market, creating new opportunities for consumers to finance their purchases.

South Africa Finance

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Of AI And Paranoid Androids: How Is South African Legislation Keeping Up With The Marvins?

Without doubt, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning stand as the most significant technological advances of this era.

South Africa Technology

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Barnard Inc.

New Accountable Institutions In Terms Of FICA

Amendments to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 ("FICA") (defining accountable institutions) were published on 29 November 2022.

South Africa Technology

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South Africa Declares Crypto Assets As A ‘financial Product'

South Africa's Financial Sector Conduct Authority published the Declaration of Crypto Assets as a Financial Product under the Financial Advisory & Intermediary Services Act 2002 on 19 October 2022.

South Africa Technology

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The Sovereign Group

The Metaverse, Cryptos, NFTs And IP

South Africa IP

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SA's One Size Fits All Approach To Crypto Risk Management Inadequate To Combat Terrorism

Recently, the Prudential Authority, acting in terms of the Banks Act, 1990, issued a guidance note (G10/2022) to inform banks and bank controlling companies of practices...

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A Token Approach – Web3 Domains

Since 2021, we have seen the rise and rise of NFTs (non-fungible tokens). The NFT boom has been powered by the sale of NFT artwork, the first-ever tweet on Twitter and even popular memes, which have all fetched a pretty penny.

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

Taking A Look At Blockchain And How It Could Be Used Against Counterfeiters

Blockchain refers to a system that records information in a way that makes it virtually impossible to alter. This technology consists of a block of chains where each chain contains several transactions.

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KISCH IP

Managing Cyber Risk As A Matter Of Governance

"Cybercrime" means illegal acts, the commission of which involves the use of information and communication technologies.

South Africa Technology

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ENS

What Is A Nft, And Is This Even Legal ?

South Africa Technology

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

NFT Now Recognised As Property In The UK – What Does This Mean For South Africa?

South Africa Technology

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SchoemanLaw Inc.

Block By Block: The Ups And Downs Of Blockchain

South Africa Technology

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ENS

He Who Controls The Spice Controls The Universe. But Not The Copyright.

South Africa IP

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Barnard Inc.

The Tea On NFT's, IP And Web 3

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

What You Need To Know About NFTs And Smart Contracts

South Africa Technology

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ENS

NFTs: Fair Use, Or The Work Of Inglorious Basterds?

South Africa IP

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South Africa Technology

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The SARB's Policy Proposals In Respect Of Open Banking

South Africa Finance

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Cryptocurrency Cross-Border Arbitrage May Breach Exchange Control Regulations

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Tabacks

Open Finance vs Open Banking (Podcast)

South Africa Finance

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Africa's Top 10 Stories – October 2021

Worldwide Strategy

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Adams & Adams

Copyright, But Not As We Once Knew It

South Africa IP

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No Doge-ing The Tax Bill On Cryptocurrency Transactions

South Africa Technology

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Webber Wentzel

ENSafrica Webinar | Fintech Trends And Tips (Video)

South Africa Technology

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