Final FSCA levies gazetted for 2026/27
Moonstone’s updated calculator enables FSPs to estimate their Schedule 2, Ombud Council, Tribunal, and FAIS Ombud levy components.
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PA proposes higher levies despite budget reduction
The provisional 3.7% increase is based on projected inflation for 2027 and will be revised using the applicable Stats SA CPI measure.
Treasury proposes higher levies for 2026/27
Most FSCA levies will rise by 3.2%, but retirement funds face a 15% increase in the OPFA levy, and charges are introduced for some entities.
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.
Tribunal proposes no change to levy in 2026/27
Although the percentage will remain the same, supervised firms will pay more to the Tribunal because of the FSCA and PA levy increases.
FSCA publishes proposed levies and budget for 2026/27
The Authority seeks a 4% increase in levies to fund its operating expenditure, which will rise by 9%.
Pensions adjudicator seeks big levy increase in 2026/27
The OPFA says it needs to take on more staff to handle the significant increase in the number of complaints.
Levies payable to the FSCA set to rise in 2025/26
The proposed amendments will also see increases in the Tribunal levy and the FAIS Ombud’s charge per KI/representative.
FAIS Ombud proposes no levy increase in 2026/27
Advocate John Simpson publishes his Office’s draft budget for public comment.
PA publishes its proposed levy and fee increases for 2026/27
The Authority expects to reduce its budget deficit by 28%, driven by a 3.3% revenue uplift and planned cost-cutting measures to streamline operations.
FSCA announces proposed levy increase for 2025/26
The increase is below the 6% CPI-related increase permitted by the Levies Act.
FAIS Ombud proposes increasing the KI and representative levy
FSPs will have to budget for an additional R32 per key individual or representative in the 2025/26 financial year.
Adjudicator says levy increase will support operational independence
The Pension Funds Adjudicator is looking to implement a 4.7% increase in its levy, raising the cost to retirement funds by 49c per eligible member.
Pension Funds Adjudicator proposes 35% increase in levy for 2024/25
The Minister of Finance will have to submit the increase to Parliament for approval because it exceeds the Consumer Price Index.
FSCA publishes draft 2024/25 budget for comment
In line with previous financial years, FSPs will be the main contributors to the Authority’s revenue from levies.
FAIS Ombud budgets for more levy income despite 0% increase
The Office can no longer look to the FSCA to make up for any shortfalls in income.
Ombud Council’s 2024/25 budget reflects shift to operational independence
Bridging finance from National Treasury may not be required now that it has certainty of receiving levy and special levy income.
