
FAIS Ombud flags millions lost in online CFD trading
The FAIS Ombud secured R39.58 million in settlements and awards for consumers in 2025/26, up 24.66% year on year.

The FAIS Ombud secured R39.58 million in settlements and awards for consumers in 2025/26, up 24.66% year on year.

The High Court finds Banxso knowingly benefited from deepfake adverts, misled clients about its licence and returns, and is ‘hopelessly insolvent’.

Many trading platforms are FSCA-licensed but expressly do not provide advice. This typically blocks successful complaints unless advice can be proved.

A string of new cases shows how fraudsters are mimicking brands, cloning FSP numbers and impersonating officials to steal funds.