FAIS Ombud flags millions lost in online CFD trading
The FAIS Ombud secured R39.58 million in settlements and awards for consumers in 2025/26, up 24.66% year on year.
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FSCA imposes R4.1m penalty and 25-year debarment on Du Plessis
The case began with a public warning in 2024 over alleged unrealistic returns and claims that Du Plessis had misrepresented his links to Sanlam Private Wealth.
Private markets: SA has the opportunity, but not yet the architecture
Expanding access to private assets could broaden investment and funding options, but South Africa must grapple with valuation, liquidity, data, and regulatory challenges.
BHI Trust fallout widens as FSCA bans intermediary for 20 years
The FSCA’s latest action highlights the regulatory risks for individuals who may have been linked to the BHI Trust scheme.
Syndicates falsely claiming links to JSE and FSCA
Two WhatsApp-based syndicates are misrepresenting links to the JSE and the FSCA and unlawfully soliciting funds.
Do fines deliver justice for victims of financial misconduct?
The FSCA’s success in collecting penalties remains uneven because of several structural and legal challenges.
Scammers target Banxso investors with fake fund recovery schemes
Scammers are preying on Banxso investors, promising to recover lost funds for a fee, the FSCA warns.
MTI liquidation: a global effort to recover crypto funds from a Ponzi scheme
Leveraging the Model Law on Cross-Border Insolvency, the liquidators co-ordinated with courts in the US, UK, and Australia, setting a precedent for future international crypto claims.
