In terms of Directive 11 of 2026, which came into effect on 1 April 2026, the following Accountable Institutions referred to in Schedule 1 of the FIC Act:

  • Item 1 – A legal practitioner
  • Item 2 – A board of executors / trust company
  • Item 3 – An estate agent
  • Item 9 – Gambling Sector
  • Item 11 – A credit provider
  • Item 14 – The post bank
  • Item 20 – High-Value Goods Dealers
  • Item 21 – The South African Mint Company
  • Item 22 – Crypto Asset Service Providers

are required to submit their RCR(s) for the information period of 1 July 2023 to 31 March 2026, both dates inclusive.

IMPORTANT: If the accountable institution (“AI”) was active as at 1 July 2023, the AI must ensure that an RCR is submitted for each period (year) if not submitted during previous years. Only then may the AI submit the 2026 RCR. Please use the same questionnaire for each period. Please refer to draft PCC 125, points 2.13 and 2.15 for specifics.

The window for submission runs from the 4th of May 2026 to the 30th of June 2026 by no later than 17:00.

The following information and documentation is linked:

  1. A copy of Directive 11
  2. The draft PCC 125, and
  3. The draft Questionnaire

As always,

The CTB Team