About Us

Specialists in Compliance and Risk Management

With over 20 years of experience, our specialists deliver compliance and licensing solutions to the highest standards, empowering financial services providers with expert guidance and innovative technology.

Our Mission

Moonstone Compliance and Risk Management works to empower our clients to achieve their goals through a combination of expert business process outsourcing services and unparalleled regulatory compliance solutions. By leveraging the robust platform of the Moonstone Group, we also provide cutting-edge educational programs and software solutions for our clients. We are dedicated to helping our clients navigate the complex landscape of legislation with ease and stay ahead of the curve through continuous education and training.

Our History

Moonstone Compliance (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Moonstone Information Refinery (Pty) Ltd, was founded in 2002 by industry pioneers Hjalmar Bekker and Jansie Moolman. Since inception, we have set a high standard for delivering compliance and licensing services to the financial services industry. Positioned as an industry leader, Moonstone is renowned for providing professional compliance, regulatory risk management, and licensing solutions.

What We Do

We offer a comprehensive range of compliance and licensing solutions tailored to your needs, including:

Financial Services Compliance and Licensing

Expert guidance for all categories of financial services providers.
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FICA and AML Compliance

Ensuring adherence to Financial Intelligence Centre Act requirements.

NCA Compliance and Registration

Support for National Credit Act compliance.

Events and Webinars

Regular industry updates and educational sessions.

Regulatory Guidance

Safeguarding your organisation and improving stakeholder relations by providing professional guidance and expert advice on the navigation of the ever-changing regulatory landscape.

Compliance Monitoring

Continuous process of gathering information to identify risk and measuring adherence to best practice benchmarks. Thus, proactively preventing contraventions.

Analytical Reporting

Providing a detailed representation and description of compliance activities within your organisation – through regular updates, feedback reports and completion of statutory returns.

Keeping You Informed

Keeping you up to date on industry, compliance and legislative developments as well as market commentary through our weekly newsletters, events and various other communication initiatives.

Our Expertise

  • Experienced & Informed Compliance Officers: Our team brings deep expertise and industry knowledge.
  • Regular Industry and Legislation Updates: Stay informed with the latest regulatory changes.
  • Licensing and Registration Support: Streamlined processes for compliance and licensing.
  • Suite of Supporting Documents and Procedures: Comprehensive resources to ensure compliance.
  • We are uncompromised, independent, and employ cutting-edge technology, processes, and solutions to deliver unparalleled support. As part of the Moonstone Group, we leverage a robust platform and infrastructure to provide comprehensive support for financial services businesses, now and into the future.

Our Team

Our diverse team of compliance officers and support staff combines legal and financial advisory expertise to deliver exceptional service. We are confident that our expertise will exceed your expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Compliance?
Compliance refers to the practice of adhering to laws, regulations, and standards that govern how a business operates. In the financial services industry, this focuses on ensuring that your business meets and complies with FAIS, FICA, and other applicable laws or subordinate legislation. It includes the creation and implementation of policies and procedures, the ongoing monitoring of compliance requirements, and various regulatory submissions, among others.
Why Do You Need a Compliance Officer?
  • Independent compliance monitoring and reporting.
  • Clarification of complex legislation to support your business.
  • Management and oversight of business-specific risks.
  • Liaison with regulators on your behalf.

Insights

Key compliance issues in 2024

Key compliance issues in 2024

Billy Seyffert, the chief operating office of Moonstone Compliance, breaks down the key regulatory and compliance developments of 2024 and what’s on the horizon for 2025. Whether you’re a financial adviser, insurer, or an accountable institution under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA), this discussion offers valuable insights into the changes shaping the compliance landscape. […]

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MOONSTONE UPDATE: Key compliance themes of 2023

MOONSTONE UPDATE: Key compliance themes of 2023

Watch Moonstone Update for an overview of some of the stories covered in the past week’s Investment Indicators and Moonstone Monitor. Episode 44 for 2023: YEAR-END SPECIAL Mark Bechard talks to Billy Seyffert, Moonstone Compliance’s chief operating officer, about some of the important compliance-related issues that arose in 2023 and what businesses should be doing […]

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Celebrating 20 years of Moonstone Compliance

Celebrating 20 years of Moonstone Compliance

Moonstone Compliance, South Africa’s largest provider of external compliance services, celebrated its 20th anniversary in August 2022. To mark the occasion, we produced a video that tells the Moonstone Compliance story: how it all started, how we have grown, and where we aim to be in the next 20 years. In the video, you will meet […]

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