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.
FSCA
Ombud warns of surge in day-trading losses as investors underestimate risk
Many trading platforms are FSCA-licensed but expressly do not provide advice. This typically blocks successful complaints unless advice can be proved.
Levy increases for 2025/26 lower than initially proposed
Moonstone’s levy calculator enables FSPs to find out quickly how much they will pay to the FSCA, FAIS Ombud, and Tribunal.
Alternative stock exchange resolves ‘opt out’ listings dispute with FSCA
A2X says it will pay the fine, adding the vast majority of the affected companies have elected to retain their secondary listings.
FICA compliance webinars for crypto firms
The FSCA has uploaded recordings of its five-part webinar series aimed at helping CASPs meet their FICA obligations.
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Licences of Medbond Insurance and Medbond Markets withdrawn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.
Clock is ticking for intermediaries to shape OMNI-Risk Return
Comprehensive industry input now will influence what data the FSCA collects and how it prioritises future enforcement and benchmarking.
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.
‘Be sceptical’: FSCA flags fresh spike in social-media investment scams
A string of new cases shows how fraudsters are mimicking brands, cloning FSP numbers and impersonating officials to steal funds.
Umboneleli Womngcwabo unyusa izigwebo ezilishumi elinambini (12) ze-FAIS Ombud ngokuchasene nayo
I-FSCA yarhoxisa ilayisenisi ye-Luvuyo’ kwinyanga yeThupha emva kokuba uthotho lwezigqibo lufumanise ukuba le nkampani ayiphumelelanga ukuhlawula amabango kwaye yasebenza ngaphandle kombhali ongaphantsi.
Ii-FSPs ezigwetyelwe ukusilela kwe-FICA – zohlwaywe zonke imali engange-R700 000
I-FSCA ifumanise ukuba zombini iifemu azinabuchule bokulawula umngcipheko, kubandakanywa ii-RMCPs ezinqongopheleyo, inkuthalo ephantsi yabathengi, kunye nokusilela ukuhlola ngokuchasene noluhlu lwezohlwayo.
Hit the ground running in 2026: MBSE COB modules half price
Don’t wait for New Year’s resolutions – build or refresh your competence in financial services with MBSE’s nine COB modules.
OMNI-Risk Return presentations available for downloading
The recordings of the three webinars on the Return can be viewed on the FSCA’s YouTube channel.
No one is safe: FSCA sounds alarm on a surge in impersonation and investment scams
Fraudsters are increasingly impersonating reputable financial firms and executives to lure investors.
FSCA is aligning its work with COFI before the Bill becomes law
The new Integrated Regulatory System will deliver a single, unified view of entities and support an activity-based supervisory model aligned to COFI’s principles.
FSCA issues multiple warnings amid rise in year-end fraud attempts
As festive spending ramps up, the FSCA has issued a string of warnings about impersonators and unauthorised entities preying on consumers.
