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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RMCP REVIEW FRAMEWORK Use the Directive 12 Compliance Gap Assessment areas to consider where your RMCP may need attention before submission.
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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.

Directive 12 Presentation Replay

Access the replay before you submit.

Request access to the presentation replay for attorneys. It covers the submission requirement, what section 42 expects from an RMCP, and the practical gaps worth checking before 9 October. We’ll email the recording link after you complete the form.

As you watch: use the Directive 12 Compliance Gap Assessment areas to 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

Use the assessment areas to identify what may still require attention in your firm.

Insights

From the compliance front line.

Directive 12 Presentation Replay

Access the replay before the deadline.

Request access to the presentation replay by email. Review what Directive 12 requires and the RMCP gaps to check before submission.

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