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Video interview: New mutual insurer enters the market

2025 FPI Convention Highlights with Lelané Bezuidenhout and Ronald Matande

Interview with Nicola Langridge, 2025 Financial Planner of Year

Old Mutual warns about ‘Trevor Manuel’ deepfake investment pitches

Manuel’s reminder that only authorised individuals can provide financial product recommendations comes as the FSCA warns about four unlicensed entities/individuals.

Impersonation scammers target TCEPMA and iFX Brokers

The FSCA also cautions against dealing with Hlalani Rocken Nkuna, who markets trading signals but is not authorised.

Former FSCA executive’s name forged in $150 000 surety bond scam

The FSCA has issued a series of warnings about schemes involving the impersonation of FSPs and a deepfake video featuring Springbok captain Siya Kolisi.

Scammers impersonate CEOs of VALR and JSE

The public are also warned that an entity called Mashram United Funeral Undertakers’ Compliance Organisation might be selling unlicensed insurance policies.

Authority sounds the alarm on rising impersonation scams targeting investors

With over 40 warnings issued this year, the FSCA is urging the public to steer clear of investment offers on social media that promise unrealistic returns and falsely claim ties to trusted financial brands.

Ramaphosa deepfake scam highlights rising threat of AI-driven investment fraud

Not even South Africa’s president has been spared as scammers use deepfake videos of public figures to promote bogus investment schemes – prompting fresh warnings from the FSCA about social media scams, impersonations, and unauthorised financial services.