Protecting South Africa’s Financial System

Gain clarity on what the FICA Act is, why FICA documents are important and how the legislation helps prevent financial crime. This course offers essential insights into compliance and risk mitigation for individuals and businesses.

What is this course about?

This course introduces the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), South Africa’s key anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism legislation. You will explore what the FICA Act is, the role of accountable institutions and the significance of FICA documents in verifying identity and ensuring regulatory compliance. It equips learners with the knowledge needed to implement FICA-related procedures confidently.

Why learn about the FICA Act?

Understanding FICA is crucial for professionals in finance, banking, legal and administrative roles. Whether you are wondering what FICA documents are or need to implement FICA checks in your business, this course provides clear, actionable knowledge to support compliance and help prevent misuse of the financial system.

What You Will Learn

Understand what the FICA Act is and its legal purpose
Learn the function and requirements of FICA documents
Identify who must comply with FICA and what the obligations are
Apply FICA procedures within real business and customer scenarios
Strengthen your compliance skills in line with South African legislation

Who Should Enrol

Learners preparing for compliance or risk roles in financial services
Students and graduates interested in anti‑money laundering careers
Early‑career professionals in banking, insurance, or investment
Anyone needing to understand and apply FICA in practice

Description

This online course guides learners through FICA’s requirements for customer verification, ongoing monitoring, and reporting. You will engage with real‑world scenarios and case studies to build practical compliance skills, ensuring you can support your organisation’s anti‑money laundering efforts effectively.