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Granite Central Securities Depository v JSE and FSCA

23 Sep 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

The following matter was handed down by the Financial Services Tribunal on 18 September 2026: · Parties: Granite Central Securities Depository (Pty) Ltd v Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited and Financial Sector Conduct Authority · Case number: A8/2026 Key words Financial ...

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Another data breach warning: What POPIA requires when ...

23 Sep 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Compli-Serve South Africans are again being warned to guard their personal information following cybersecurity incidents involving EasyEquities, Satrix and Cartrack. According to The Herald, Cartrack confirmed that it had been affected by ransomware and that information contained in its ...

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Creating a unique selling proposition

22 Sep 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Lee Rossini In a competitive financial advice industry, clients have many providers to choose from. A clear unique selling proposition (USP) assists a financial advice business to communicate why clients should consider its services and what makes its approach ...

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FSCA confirms dates for 2026/2027 FAIS annual levies

22 Sep 2026 Financial Services Intelligence Watch

By Compli-Serve The FSCA has advised that 2026/2027 FAIS annual levy invoices will be issued on 30 October 2026, with payment due by 30 November 2026. Levy invoices and account statements will be sent to the email address recorded on ...

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Granite Central Securities Depository v JSE and FSCA

Financial Services Tribunal ('FST' or 'the Tribunal')

Parties: Granite Central Securities Depository (Pty) Ltd v Johannesburg Stock Exchange Limited and Financial Sector Conduct Authority (Case number: A8/2026)

Date: 18 September 2026 

Keywords

Financial Services Tribunal – reconsideration application – Financial Sector Regulation Act – Financial Markets Act – Financial ...

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Creating a unique selling proposition

By Lee Rossini

In a competitive financial advice industry, clients have many providers to choose from. A clear unique selling proposition (USP) assists a financial advice business to communicate why clients should consider its services and what makes its approach distinctive and more attractive than its competitors. A well-developed USP ...

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Working Smart

By Lee Rossini

In a competitive financial advice industry, clients have many providers to choose from. A clear unique selling proposition (USP) assists a financial advice business to communicate why clients should consider its services and what makes its approach distinctive and more attractive than its competitors. A well-developed USP gives the business a clear identity, helps attract the right clients and provides a consistent message across marketing and client communications.

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