FAQ
What does Ashbridge Compliance do?
Ashbridge Compliance helps South African businesses achieve and maintain regulatory compliance under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). We provide gap assessments, policies, implementation support, training, FICA onboarding tools, and outsourced compliance officer services tailored to your sector.
Who needs FICA and POPIA compliance?
Businesses that are classified as accountable institutions under FICA (e.g., estate agents, financial services providers, legal practices, motor dealers) must implement FICA measures. Any organisation that collects, processes or stores personal information must comply with POPIA — this includes small businesses and SMEs.
What are the risks of non-compliance?
Non-compliance can lead to regulatory fines, criminal sanctions, revoked licences, and reputational damage. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) and the Information Regulator enforce compliance in South Africa. Our proactive compliance programs minimise these risks and prepare you for audits.
What services do you offer?
We offer: FICA compliance programs and RMCP development; POPIA gap assessments, policies and implementation; staff training and awareness; templates and toolkits (onboarding forms, record logs); and recruitment/placement of compliance professionals.
How long does it take to become compliant?
Timeline depends on business size and complexity.We begin with a gap assessment, then provide a phased implementation plan and project milestones.
Do you provide an outsourced Compliance Officer?
Yes — we provide external Compliance Officer (part-time/retained) services. This is cost-effective for firms without full-time compliance capacity and ensures ongoing monitoring, reporting and framework updates.
Do you offer online or in-person training?
We provide both virtual and on-site training sessions, customised for your industry. Training includes FICA onboarding, POPIA awareness, staff induction and refresher courses. Certificates of completion are issued.
How much do your services cost?
Pricing varies by scope and business size. We offer fixed starter packages for small businesses and bespoke programs for larger organisations. Book a free consultation and we’ll provide a tailored proposal and pricing estimate.
How do I get started?
Click Book a Free Consultation on our website, call us, or email info@ashbridgecompliance.co.za
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Whether you need help with FICA implementation, POPIA readiness, or compliance staffing, Ashbridge Compliance is your trusted partner for regulatory and staffing solutions across South Africa’s accountable institutions.