FSCA examining finfluencers’ impact on consumer decisions
The Authority is studying the influence of financial content on social media, while advancing industry co-ordination as online fraud losses rise.
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Regulation must adapt to a more complex financial system, says Kamlana
Unathi Kamlana says regulation must evolve with a more complex, technology-driven financial sector, with greater focus on accountability and customer outcomes.
Retail hedge funds overtake qualified investor funds as industry hits R216bn
Retail investors are increasingly shaping South Africa’s hedge fund industry, driving inflows and pushing retail portfolios into the lead for the first time.
Six key themes from the FSCA’s FICA compliance inspections
Moonstone Compliance’s analysis identifies recurring shortcomings that FSPs should fix to avoid enforcement action.
New ‘MyWealth Method’ group surfaces as investigations grind on
A Telegram group reviving the MyWealth name is promoting crypto investment opportunities, as the FSCA’s investigations linked to earlier enforcement actions continue.
Kamlana reappointed as FSCA Commissioner for a second five-year term
The terms of two deputy commissioners were also renewed, while the third deputy will step down at the end of May.
Former Steinhoff executive Stéhan Grobler fined R358.75m
The FSCA says Grobler contravened the Financial Markets Act by publishing false or misleading financial statements between 2014 and 2017.
Court resolves key costs questions in Cadac Pension Fund case
The High Court overturns an earlier disallowance of the curator’s costs and reaffirms that former trustees remain personally liable for curatorship and inspection expenses.
Equality Court: 2021 licence relief did not extend to FSPs
Ministerial Directives issued in July 2021 applied only to specified businesses under the Businesses Act, not to FAIS-regulated FSPs.
FSCA Consumer Advisory Panel releases inaugural annual report
The report details the Panel’s mandate, membership, and engagement with the regulator since its establishment in 2023.
Key fintech policy developments to watch in 2026
Regulatory initiatives across payments, digital assets, open finance and embedded finance are expected to progress this year.
FSCA clears crowd-farming platform of unauthorised financial services
But the Authority fines Livestock Wealth and its CEO for displaying a partner FSP licence in a ‘misleading’ way.
FSCA issues multiple public warnings about unauthorised operators
South Africans should verify anyone offering financial services or investment opportunities.
FSCA licenses most crypto provider applicants – as enforcement tightens
The rising number of investigations and inspections underline a shift from registration to active supervision.
Exemption opens Lloyd’s specialist insurance to SA market
It is now easier for brokers and policyholders to place business with Lloyd’s, particularly for personal indemnity, cyber, marine trade, and mining exposures.
FSCA slaps Banxso and directors with record R2bn fine
The Authority says the penalties reflect the financial benefit gained from unlawful conduct and the harm to clients – handing 30-year debarments to several Banxso executives.
Multimillion-rand penalties levied across Medbond Group
The FSCA imposes a R197m fine on Medbond Insurance Brokers and its principal, whom it debarred for 30 years.
