Indiberries & Co goes to ground after FSCA warning
The “investment platform” claims to offer investment opportunities in berry farming ventures while promising returns of up to 45% a month.
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Unpacking the strategic partnership between the FSCA and B-BBEE Commission
A failure to comply with specific BEE thresholds outlined in transformation plans could lead to the Authority withholding licences.
Jooste’s death raises questions about the fate of seized assets and Steinhoff prosecution
A fiduciary expert discusses the legal complexities surrounding attached assets in the wake of Markus Jooste’s death.
Veracity Markets hit with R10 million fine for unauthorised OTC trading
Nirvesh Financial Services was also penalised for failing to ensure that its representatives, Veracity and its directors, complied with the applicable laws.
FSCA fines MyWealth DIAS and MyWealth Method more than R73m
Investors were promised returns of up to 400%, but there was no legitimate financial product or investment activity, the FSCA says.
FSCA only accepting e-Portal submission of financial statements and returns
The Authority will deem financial statements and other reports as outstanding until they are correctly captured and submitted on the FAIS e-Portal.
CBI director fined R216 million and debarred for 10 years
Coenraad Botha and his wife are facing 64 charges in Namibia related to an alleged illegal investment scheme involving N$163 million.
Unclaimed assets: FSCA will prioritise monitoring conflicts of interest
A new approach may be required to how financial institutions are remunerated for services rendered in respect of unclaimed assets, the Authority says.
New deadlines for completing the Trustee Training Toolkit
The FSCA has launched the second and final batch of the 22-module online course for board members of retirement funds.
Public warned against doing investment business with these entities
The unlawful impersonation of authorised FSPs to convince the public to part with their money is increasing.
Costs order against FSCA for ‘irregular and unlawful’ debarment
The Authority should have conducted its own investigation and not relied solely on information provided by the insurer, the Tribunal says.
Arrear contributions: 10 employers should not have been on the list
The FSCA publishes its latest list naming thousands of entities that allegedly owe retirement fund contributions.
Financial watchdog cracks down on copy trading and fictitious policies
The FSCA reiterates that copy or mirror trading amounts to unlicensed discretionary FSP business.
Investigations uncover sale of funeral policies without underwriting
One of the businesses admitted to issuing more than 4 000 policies and collecting R14 million in premiums without having a licensed underwriter.
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.
Jooste’s death won’t affect Steinhoff investigation
A former Steinhoff executive appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday charged with fraud and racketeering.
How the Authority arrived at a fine of R475 million
Jooste was more blameworthy than others because he deliberately contravened the law and was well qualified to understand his conduct’s implications, the FSCA says.
