FSP tries to debar another firm’s representative who approached its clients
The FSP conflated the requirements for debarment under section 14 of the FAIS Act with the requirements and procedure for a debarment by the FSCA.
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Ombuds will handle cases involving disputes of fact or law and award compensation
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What qualifies as an FSCA decision that can be reconsidered by the Tribunal?
The Authority’s findings in respect of an investigation have no legal consequences, the FST says.
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‘A key individual is not only responsible to oversee the categories of financial services for which he is licensed, but he bears an oversight role in relation to the FSP generally.’
Tribunal sets aside debarment of rep who copied and pasted a client’s signature
An affidavit from the client contradicts the bank’s version that the representative acted fraudulently.
