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.
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CFDs and trader misconduct move up FSCA’s market-abuse agenda
The regulator is scrutinising how derivative positions, suspicious trading, and failures by gatekeepers can undermine market integrity.
Tribunal upholds R1.18m fine and debarment for unauthorised services
Pierre Erasmus said the sanctions were disproportionate, and his dealings with clients were friendships, not formal business relationships.
R1.18m fine and five-year debarment for unauthorised CFD trading
The FSCA’s investigation also found that Petrus Rasmus Erasmus provided trading signals without a licence.
Financial watchdog cracks down on copy trading and fictitious policies
The FSCA reiterates that copy or mirror trading amounts to unlicensed discretionary FSP business.
Unlicensed crypto and OTC derivative providers in FSCA’s crosshairs
The Authority warns key individuals not to associate their names with ODP operators without knowing how they are conducting their business.
