Comply
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we help financial services providers navigate the complex world of compliance with clarity, confidence, and integrity. Whether you’re a startup entering the South African market or an international firm expanding your footprint, we provide tailored, hands-on compliance support to meet your regulatory obligations — and thrive.
About Us
At Stephanie Martin Compliance (Pty) Ltd (trading as Smartin Compliance), we provide practical, hands-on compliance support to financial services businesses operating in South Africa and beyond.
Founded by Stephanie Martin, a registered South African Compliance Officer and holder of the CISI Diploma in Investment Compliance (UK), we bring over 8 years of experience across South African and UK regulatory environments. Our strength lies in bridging international standards with local requirements — with clarity, precision, and integrity.
We specialise in FAIS, FICA, POPIA, and international financial services regulations, offering tailored support to:
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Startups building compliance from the ground up
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Small FSPs seeking practical, scalable solutions
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Offshore firms entering the South African market
Driven by a commitment to ethical business practice, we take an approachable, no-nonsense style to compliance — working alongside you, not above you. From documentation to implementation, we roll up our sleeves to get it done right.
Based in Cape Town, we support businesses across South Africa and those with international exposure.
What we do
TESTIMONIALS
“I worked with Stephanie for two and a half years at Canaccord Genuity Asset Management in London whilst she was in her Compliance & Operations Analyst role. Stephanie demonstrated her excellent work ethic along with her Compliance knowledge in the role. Moving from South Africa into this role required a great deal of adaptation both personally and professionally. Stephanie quickly used her transferable Compliance based skills to adapt to the UK regulatory framework and was a very keen and quick learner so was able to constantly develop her knowledge and skillset. Along with demonstrating an expertise in the role, it was also a pleasure to have an individual like Stephanie within the team. Stephanie quickly gained the trust of fellow employees from various teams including the front office (fund management team). Stephanie always went the extra mile to help and support the colleagues and she is a true team player and professional.”
Tom Murphy -Compliance and Operations Manager at Canaccord Asset Management
"I have had the pleasure of working with Stephanie Martin at Overberg Asset Management (OAM) since 2019. Stephanie has been a vital part of our compliance team since late 2018. Her dedication and hard work are unmatched, and she consistently applies her expertise to even the most technical compliance matters. Stephanie’s adherence to the letter of the law is unwavering, and her reporting is always precise and impartial. Beyond her professional capabilities, Stephanie embodies a naturally compliant personality with a strong moral compass that guides her in all aspects of her life. She is an invaluable asset to any team"
Kate Munitz - Regional Manger at Overberg Asset Management
“Stephanie Martin was instrumental in assisting our business sucessfully obtain our financial services provider licence. She designed the risk, compliance and money laundering processes and policy framework which we still heavily rely on today, her project ownership and attention to detail are second to none.”
Mark Diuga - Director at OSO Capital