FICA Training & Webinars
Join our live FICA compliance training sessions, led by our team of attorneys and certified anti-money laundering specialists. Gain critical insights into money laundering, terrorist financing, sanctions and adverse media screening, and the risks associated with non-compliance. Stay informed, empowered and ensure regulatory compliance with our team of experts.
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Available Training
CPD APPROVED
FICA Awareness
As per regulatory requirements, this introductory training course is designed to cover the core FICA requirements set out by the FIC and includes topics such as due diligence, PEPs, sanctions & reporting suspicions.
CPD APPROVED
KYC & Exploring UBOs
Join us as we delve into the real-world steps of establishing and verifying the identity of your clients, related parties and ultimate beneficial owners. The training will include a deep dive into how to practically implement due diligence processes and practices into your business.
CPD APPROVED
Overview of Adverse Media Screening
This 1-hour session is focused on what adverse media is, why you should conduct these searches, the types of adverse media and the risk based approach you should apply. The session also speaks to the FIC reporting obligations and what is non compliance.
CPD APPROVED
Practical Implementation of Sanctions Screening
This session is focused on enhancing your understanding of what sanctions are, including their definition, various types, real-life examples, evasion techniques, and the importance of sanctions due diligence.
Money Laundering Risks in the Legal Profession
Join us as we delve into the real-world steps of establishing and verifying the identity of your clients, related parties and ultimate beneficial owners. The training will include a deep dive into how to practically implement due diligence processes and practices into your business.
CPD APPROVED
Navigating Related Party Types
As an Accountable Institution there should be a business-wide effort to provide all relevant employees with the appropriate information and training on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) laws, Counter Proliferation Financing (CPF), regulations and internal policies.
CPD APPROVED
Understanding & Screening for Political Exposure
Enhance your PEP knowledge by understanding how to identify and manage PEPs, protecting your business from potential exposure to financial crime.
CPD APPROVED
Anti-Money Laundering
As an Accountable Institution you are urged to ensure that you fulfill various FICA obligations. During this session we will take a closer look at the money laundering risks as well as key areas that you need to address in order to be fully FICA compliant.
Upcoming Events & Webinars
Webinar | 8 Oct 2025
Crafting an Effective RMCP: Key Elements & Common Failings to Avoid
Join this live session to learn practical steps on how to begin implementing an RMCP and the common failings found when businesses undergo a FIC Inspection.
Event | 23 Oct 2025
Unpacking How Criminals Use Businesses to Launder Money
Join the nCino KYC experts for a complimentary breakfast session in Johannesburg to learn how FICA can help protect your business from money laundering risks.
Explore Past Webinars & Events
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Meet Our Expert Training and Webinar Hosts
The nCino KYC Team of Speakers bring a wealth of experience, industry insight, and practical knowledge to help you stay ahead, sharpen your skills, and apply actionable strategies in your business.
Hawken McEwan
Director of Risk & Compliance
nCino KYC Africa
Hawken has over 25 years’ experience in financial crime compliance, regulatory operations, banking operations, risk and change. Specialising in FICA and Anti-Money Laundering, Hawken is an FSCA approved Compliance Officer, FAIS Key Individual and an advisor to BankSETA around AML due diligence and transaction monitoring.
He holds a Masters from the University of Edinburgh, a PGCE from the University of Sunderland and is a certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.
Thilomi Govender
Financial Crime Compliance Manager,
nCino KYC Africa
Thilomi Govender is a highly qualified Compliance Officer at nCino KYC with extensive experience in corporate governance and financial crime compliance.
She holds an Honours in Compliance Management, and is also a Certified Global Sanctions Specialist Candidate. With 9 years of experience in financial crime compliance in the financial sector, Thilomi has a wealth of knowledge in Transactional Monitoring, Customer Due Diligence, and Know your Customer processes. Her practical experience also includes FIC reporting and onboarding intricate entity types.
Layla Carrim
Financial Crime Compliance Officer
nCino KYC Africa
Layla is part of the Compliance team at nCino KYC Africa with almost 3 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance. She holds a Masters Degree in Law and has worked in compliance roles within the financial sector which has given her both experience and knowledge on the Know Your Customer process and Enhanced Due Diligence.
Her practical experience includes onboarding intricate and complex entity types, investigation of high risk clients and their transactions.
Mahluleli Mathiya
Mahluleli is a highly experienced financial crime compliance professional with over a decade of expertise in AML, CTF, forensic investigations, and regulatory compliance. He currently serves as Principal Financial Crime Compliance Officer at nCino KYC Africa, where he advises and supports accountable institutions on meeting the requirements of South Africa’s FIC Act.
His career includes key roles at Ernst & Young, DocFox, and Investec Bank, where he led AML/CTF initiatives, risk-based compliance strategies, and forensic investigations.
Laché Sias
Financial Crime Compliance Officer
nCino KYC Africa
Laché is part of the Compliance team at nCino KYC with over 4 years of experience in Financial Crime Compliance. She holds a Honours Degree in Political Science and has worked in compliance roles within the financial sector which has given her both experience and knowledge on the Know Your Customer process and Enhanced Due Diligence.
Her practical experience includes onboarding intricate and complex entity types, investigation of high risk clients, sanctions and Politically Exposed Persons. Laché has been an integral member of the DocFox in house watchlist team that curated the DPEP database and has an advanced understanding of Schedules 3A and 3C of the act.
Tarryn Ford
Principal Financial Crime Compliance Officer
nCino KYC Africa
Tarryn Ford is a dedicated member of the Compliance Team at nCino KYC. She is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) with over 10 years of experience in FICA-related compliance and holds an LLB degree.
Tarryn’s expertise is rooted in Know Your Customer (KYC) practices, with extensive hands-on experience in onboarding authorization, client due diligence, enhanced due diligence, transaction monitoring, and quality assurance.
Her diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of regulatory requirements and the ability to effectively embed Compliance and FICA principles into daily business operations. Tarryn is committed to promoting a culture of compliance while supporting operational effectiveness and risk management.
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