By Compli-Serve
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a number of public warnings over the past week, highlighting a concerning rise in unauthorised investment schemes, impersonation scams and the misuse of legitimate financial services provider (FSP) details. The warnings relate to entities including Ameer and Sons, Aito Capital ...
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The FSCA has granted J.P. Morgan Equities South Africa (Pty) Ltd a three-year exemption from certain authorisation requirements applicable to Over-the-Counter Derivative Providers (ODPs) under the Financial Markets Act. The exemption allows the South African entity to enter into specified OTC derivative transactions, including equity-linked notes and OTC swaps ...
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The FSCA has granted exemptions to certain individuals from specific competence and regulatory fee requirements under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services (FAIS) Act, as set out in FAIS Notice 14 of 2026. The exemptions apply only to the individuals listed in the notice and are subject to prescribed conditions ...
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By Lee Rossini
Strategic planning is the process of defining a business’s long-term direction, setting priorities, allocating resources, and establishing a roadmap to achieve business objectives. It helps businesses move beyond day-to-day operations to focus on sustainable growth, competitive positioning, and future opportunities. While strategic planning is essential for businesses of all sizes, smaller businesses face unique challenges that can make the process difficult and, in some cases, neglected altogether.
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