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Preparing to sell a financial advice business

07 May 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Lee Rossini Preparing a financial advice business for sale requires planning, regulatory awareness, and understanding what prospective buyers value. Whether a sole practitioner or a larger advice business, getting a business “sale-ready” well in advance can enhance its attractiveness ...

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FSCA debars CFD operator for 15 years as ...

06 May 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Compli-Serve The FSCA’s latest enforcement action against Mosiuoa Zacharia Palime and MZP Markets (Pty) Ltd (fine of R1-million) once again highlights the regulator’s increasingly aggressive stance against unauthorised financial services activity, particularly within the trading and CFD environment. In ...

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Namibia’s financial sector shows resilience amid global uncertainty

06 May 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Compli-Serve Namibia’s financial services sector entered May 2026 on relatively strong footing, supported by solid banking fundamentals, progress on anti-money laundering reforms, and continued regulatory modernisation. While market activity on the Namibian Stock Exchange remained subdued during the week ...

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US tariffs reshape South Africa’s export landscape

06 May 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

The United States has slipped from South Africa’s second-largest export destination to third place following the introduction of aggressive US trade tariffs during 2025. According to SARB Germany has now overtaken the US, with South Africa’s exports to the US ...

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Preparing to sell a financial advice business

By Lee Rossini

Preparing a financial advice business for sale requires planning, regulatory awareness, and understanding what prospective buyers value. Whether a sole practitioner or a larger advice business, getting a business 'sale-ready' well in advance can enhance its attractiveness and valuation. Not doing so can lead to lost value ...

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Namibia’s financial sector shows resilience amid global uncertainty

By Compli-Serve

Namibia’s financial services sector entered May 2026 on relatively strong footing, supported by solid banking fundamentals, progress on anti-money laundering reforms, and continued regulatory modernisation. While market activity on the Namibian Stock Exchange remained subdued during the week ending 6 May 2026, broader indicators point to a financial ...

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By Lee Rossini

Preparing a financial advice business for sale requires planning, regulatory awareness, and understanding what prospective buyers value. Whether a sole practitioner or a larger advice business, getting a business 'sale-ready' well in advance can enhance its attractiveness and valuation. Not doing so can lead to lost value, delayed transactions, or even a stalled sale.

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