Gerrit Coetzee

FICA

The Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001 (FICA) was enacted for the purpose of identifying the proceeds of unlawful activities, combating money laundering and the financing of terrorist and related activities.

FICA imposes certain obligations on persons and institutions that may be approached and employed for these purposes. As an attorney firm, we qualify as an accountable institution in terms of FICA and must comply with its requirements. FICA obliges us to establish and verify the identity of our clients. We are required to request copies of certain documents that have been identified as necessary for this purpose, and required to keep adequate records of these documents for a certain time period.

FICA also requires us to report certain domestic and international transactions to the Financial Intelligence Centre, which in turn provides such information to other intelligence and investigatory bodies, should the circumstances so require.

As a firm, we are committed to ethical conduct and the prevention of money laundering and terrorist activities, but aim to balance the rights and privacy of our clients against our obligations in terms of FICA and undertake to maintain the privacy of our clients and only to disclose such information as required to be kept by us in terms of FICA and when requested to do so by the Financial Intelligence Centre.

Should you have any questions relating to FICA you may contact our compliance officer, Alisia Peens at alisia@dbmlaw.com or 034 328 1300.

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Client Testimonials

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We particularly gained valuable information from the session by FNB which gave us a glimpse of the current market trends. We also enjoyed the presentation from OOBA.

We are so grateful for the investment that DBM has made to estate agents in the Newcastle Area. We have continuously learnt and been trained in crucial aspects of this industry.

We are so thankful for you and the team for this. May 2020 see a continuation of this relationship.
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Thabile Zondo - Principal Acutts
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We are so grateful for the continued support we have received from DBM this year, from the seminars to the professional legal service we receive on a day to day basis. It is such an honor to work with a team that is invested in our growth as Agents.

I would like to firstly thank Mrs. Alisia Peens, who has been with me since the beginning of my journey. Your patience, moral support, and advice have meant the world to me. You have been indeed a pillar of strength to me.

I would also to thank Mrs. Lezea Grobler and the rest of the management team for the support that has rendered to us. We received so much support even in the form of leads this year. I am so grateful.

Faith, Elize, Mandy, Lynette I am so impressed with the hard work you have put in this year. Your level of excellence and determination is unparalleled. It has been amazing working with you ladies. You are so versed in this industry and make working with DBM such a pleasure.

I cannot forget Prishilla and her team for their bond registering work. You have delivered time and again, thank you so much for the great work.

Lastly, I would like to thank Vanessa, who joined DBM not very long ago but has made a big impact on the working relationship. She always has an amazing demeanour and rapport with us, she is so very suited for this position. Thank you, Vanessa, for being such a professional and I also note how hands-on you are.
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Thabile Zondo - Acutts
“ DBM Attorneys always delivers professional service. ”
Lungile Mgobhozi - HR Manager (Lanxess CISA)
“ SACC has a long history with DBM Attorneys, whom have provided the company with valuable legal services in all areas of the business. DBM Attorneys is renowned for its efficient, reliable and professional legal advice. ”
Neraksha Bhowani - Director (SA Calcium Carbride)

Staff Testimonials

“ Serving my articles at DBM Attorneys has been an invaluable experience. I have had exposure to multiple areas of law in a short amount of time. I have the opportunity to put my skills to the test. ”
Mamati Gumbi - Candidate Attorney
“ Thank you for the great support and the opportunity to achieve my goals. DBM Attorneys enabled me to gain the necessary practical experience to be admitted as an attorney. What a wonderful environment to work in. ”
Nqobile Nkosi - Attorney

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