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14 November 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch
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FSCA warns against investment scams impersonating authorised financial services providers, Mixirite's licence withdrawn

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued warnings against three operations allegedly impersonating legitimate financial services providers to solicit investments or offer loans to unsuspecting consumers. IOL reports that the warnings, issued on 6 November 2026, concern Discovery Online Trade Plus, Halifax Loans SA and individuals using the identity ...

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FSCA Consumer Advisory Panel Annual Report – Beyond financial inclusion: Panel warns of emerging risks to South African consumers

By Compli-Serve

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has published the second Annual Report of its Consumer Advisory Panel, providing an important assessment of the changing risks facing South African financial customers and the growing emphasis on fair treatment, consumer vulnerability and measurable customer outcomes. Released on 5 November 2026 ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

Building centres of influence (COIs) is an important relationship-building strategy used in business development, financial services and professional networking. It involves establishing and maintaining strong relationships with individuals who have the ability to influence others, provide referrals, share information and create opportunities for business growth. Rather than relying solely on direct marketing or cold calling, the approach focuses on developing trusted relationships with people who can connect you to potential clients and valuable networks.

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