South Africa’s FATF Exit: R100B FDI Surge Fuels Gauteng Jobs
South Africa’s exit from the FATF grey list on October 24, 2025, unlocks R100 billion in foreign investment, sparking job creation in Gauteng’s economic hubs and township SMEs.
Lower banking costs and a stronger rand signal growth, with 200,000 jobs projected by 2028, transforming the region’s economy.
Renewed Global Trust
South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list on October 24, 2025, marks a turning point for its economy.
After two years of robust reforms tackling money laundering and terrorist financing, this delisting signals renewed global trust, unlocking up to R100 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the coming years.
Job Creation and Economic Growth
This influx is set to drive job creation, particularly in Gauteng’s dynamic economic hubs and vibrant township small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
The impact is immediate: the rand strengthened post-announcement, and lower compliance costs are easing banking pressures for businesses.
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Author’s summary: South Africa’s FATF exit sparks R100B FDI surge.