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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