Attorneys · Directive 12 deadline · 9 October 2026
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How to Develop a Firm-Specific RMCP Before 9 October—Without Leaving Your Firm Exposed to Non-Compliance and FIC Sanctions

Understand the requirement, what your RMCP should demonstrate, and how to approach submission properly before the deadline — reducing the risk of non-compliance and enforcement action.

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What is Directive 12?

It changes the RMCP from a document you keep on file to one you must submit to the FIC.

On 4 September 2026, the Financial Intelligence Centre issued final Directive 12. For legal practitioners, the Directive introduces a requirement to submit the Risk Management and Compliance Programme contemplated in section 42 of the FIC Act to the FIC by 9 October 2026.

The requirement

Submit your firm's RMCP

Legal practitioners must submit the RMCP contemplated in section 42 of the FIC Act to the Financial Intelligence Centre.

The 2026 deadline

9 October 2026

The countdown at the top of this page tracks the submission deadline applicable to legal practitioners.

The content standard

More than section 42

Your RMCP should address section 42 of the FIC Act and align with Guidance Note 7B and all relevant Public Compliance Communications applicable to legal practitioners.

Next Directive 12 Presentation

Book your spot before you submit.

Join the next live Directive 12 presentation for attorneys. We’ll unpack the submission requirement, what section 42 expects from an RMCP, and the practical gaps worth checking before 9 October.

Included when you attend: a Directive 12 Compliance Gap Assessment to help you compare the requirements with your firm’s current RMCP and compliance framework.
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01
What Directive 12 requires

Understand the submission requirement for legal practitioners and the 9 October 2026 deadline.

02
What section 42 requires from your RMCP

Work through the key areas your firm’s risk management and compliance programme should address.

03
What practical review and inspection experience shows

See the kinds of RMCP and implementation gaps that deserve attention before submission.

04
Your Directive 12 Compliance Gap Assessment

Leave with an assessment you can use to identify what may still require attention in your firm.

Insights

From the compliance front line.

Next Directive 12 Presentation

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Choose the next available presentation slot and leave with a clearer understanding of what Directive 12 requires, plus a Compliance Gap Assessment to take back to your firm.

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