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Regulatory & Compliance Calendar
Important Focus Areas
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Ensure all CPD activities are relevant to the role, license category and identified competency gaps.
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​Maintain evidence of attendance and completion for all CPD activities.
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Verify that PAIA, FICA and FSCA submissions are supported by proper governance records and
board/management oversight where applicable. -
Failure to submit Annual Financial Statements timeously may result in licence suspension and regulatory penalties.
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Key Dates 2026​​​
Date | Regulatory Requirement | Who It Applies To | Notes |
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31 May 2026 | CPD Cycle Deadline | FSPs, KIs & Representatives | Complete required CPD hours to remain compliant. |
1 June 2026 | New CPD Cycle Begins | FSPs, KIs & Representatives | Start preparing and implementing the 2026/2027 CPD Training Plan. |
30 June 2026 | PAIA Annual Report Submission | Information Officers | Submit annual PAIA report to the information Regulator. |
30 June 2026 | Annual Financial Statements Submission to FSCA | FSPs with February 2026 financial year-end | Include Annexure A where applicable via the FAIS e-Portal. |
15 June 2026 | Recommended Latest Date to Request AFS Extension | FSPs unable to submit AFS on time | Extension request should be submitted at least 15 days before the due date. |
30 June 2026 | FICA Risk & Compliance Return Deadline (Directive 11 of 2026) | Items 2, 9 (Casinos), 11, 14, 21 & 22 | Includes CASPs, Credit Providers, Trust & Company Services Providers and others. |
31 July 2026 | FICA Risk & Compliance Return Deadline (Directive 11 of 2026) | Items 1, 3, 9 (Non-casino gambling) & 20 | Includes Legal Practitioners, Estate Agents and High Value Goods Dealers. |
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