Twenty-year debarment and R9m fine for unauthorised ‘forex trading’
The Authority found that most investor funds were used to pay ‘returns’ to other investors and cover personal expenses.
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Classic Financial’s Geldenhuis in court after four-year wait, first LDA lodged
Classic Financial Services edges closer to closure as the first liquidation and distribution account is formally lodged for public inspection.
Kickbacks crackdown: regulators target estate agent-conveyancer inducements
The PPRA and LPC tighten enforcement as complaints surge over referral incentives, early commissions, and covert ‘gift economy’ deals.
Tribunal sets aside OUTsurance debarment over evidentiary gaps
The insurer did not provide supporting documents or call recordings that could resolve the material disputes of fact.
FSCA and PA publish comprehensive study into AI use in financial sector
The regulators will issue a discussion paper to clarify governance, disclosure, and consumer-protection expectations.
Licences of Medbond Insurance and Medbond Markets withdrawn
The Authority’s investigation found that Medbond Insurance advised its clients to invest in non-existent financial products.
Tribunal: Debarments invalid without proper notice
Despite a guilty plea at a disciplinary hearing, a rep’s debarment was set aside after the Tribunal found the FSP had not followed the prescribed process.
R2.1m in penalties: FSCA shuts down unauthorised forex scheme
The FSCA has fined two individuals R2.1 million and debarred them for 20 years after uncovering an unauthorised forex-trading scheme that drew in hundreds of investors.
Labour Court overturns CCMA’s reinstatement of wealth manager
Failing to follow FAIS-mandated policy-renewal procedures and poor record-keeping constituted a serious regulatory breach that justified dismissal.
FST upholds debarment of rep who let his debarred brother advise clients
The former Sanlam Life representative claimed his brother only assisted him in an administrative or logistical capacity.
‘Adviser assistants’ under supervision are representatives
The Tribunal finds that the applicant’s contractual and supervision agreements meant she was a ‘representative’, placing her within the FAIS framework and its mandatory debarment provisions.
MBSE launches tailored CPD packages for F&I professionals
MBSE combines conduct and regulatory modules with customer-service training – and offers discounts up to 30% for bundled purchases.
FST upholds debarment of planner who signed advice records without meeting clients
The planner said his employee performed administrative tasks and denied that the engagements constituted ‘advice’ under the FAIS Act.
Associate arrangement justified PSG’s deviation from its debarment policy
The Tribunal says that even informal communications qualify as regulated advice if they involve financial recommendations.
Self-Comply gets smarter: tailored compliance for your small business
Moonstone’s enhanced Self-Comply Service gives small FSPs and sole proprietors even stronger compliance support, including dedicated consultants, customised plans, and proactive monitoring.
Policy breaches alone are not enough to justify debarment
The Tribunal said allegations of not following sales scripts may breach internal policy but do not in themselves demonstrate dishonesty or a lack of 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.
