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Steep penalties for fit and proper failings

23 July 2026

If the volume of scam emails in your writer’s inbox is anything to go by, then your next financial loss is only a click away. On the daily, an email or SMS arrives promising financial reward, or warning of an urgent matter that must be attended to. The flavour of the month seems to be a “you have an outstanding traffic fine that must be paid immediately, to avoid prosecution and/or jail time” text message.

Exploring the next three years of financial sector regulation

13 July 2026

The next three years are going to be all about how South Africa’s financial institutions, including financial and risk advice practices, conduct their business. In its 2026 Three-Year Regulation Plan, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has singled out “advancing the Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill transition and supporting the related Parliamentary process” among its priorities.

How corporate governance protects pension funds

08 June 2026

Corporate governance is not just a regulatory checkbox for pension funds; it is the foundation on which financial stability, ethical conduct, and member trust are built. In South Africa, where pension benefits often represent the largest single asset for many individuals, effective governance is essential to ensure that retirement funds fulfil their long-term promise.

FSCA warns the public against deepfake investment scam involving Ms Maya Fisher-French and Mr Bruce Whitfield

08 June 2026

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the public to be cautious when dealing with individuals impersonating Ms Maya Fisher-French (Ms Fisher-French) and Mr Bruce Whitfield (Mr Whitfield).

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The strongest deterrent against FSP compliance missteps is or should be:

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A criminal conviction Debarment Fine or penalty Any of the above can work

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When compliance fails, consumers pay the price

03 June 2026

Building bridges between innovation and regulation

12 May 2026

FSCA on trust, conduct and regulation of financial advisers

22 April 2026

Update on licensing and supervision of crypto asset service providers

15 April 2026

An intermediary perspective on global regulatory and supervisory shifts

07 April 2026

FSCA concerned over delayed debarments by FSPs

28 July 2025

FSCA sends clear signal on its future enforcement focuses

21 July 2025

OMNI-CBR on pause as FSCA rebuilds the framework

26 June 2025

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Compliance - Regulatory / Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) (was FSB)