FSCA on AI in finance: Promise, pressure and the limits of automation (podcast)
Artificial intelligence is no longer a fringe experiment in South Africa’s financial sector. According to the FSCA, it is already embedded across banking, insurance, asset management, pensions and fintech, often quietly supporting decision-making rather than replacing it. The real regulatory question is no longer whether AI will be used, but ...
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FSCA warns public of impersonation and 'cloning' scam
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has warned the public to remain vigilant following reports of individuals impersonating the regulator and one of its employees, Felicity Mabaso.
According to the FSCA, the impersonators are operating a so-called 'cloning scam', in which fraudsters assume the identity of the FSCA or its ...
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Ethics and market integrity: Why the Prudential Authority is tightening the commercial paper exemption
The Prudential Authority has issued Prudential Communication 1 of 2026, signalling its intention to amend the long-standing Commercial Paper Exemption Notice of 1994 and inviting final public comment. While the consultation is technical in nature, its ethical implications for market conduct, investor protection and regulatory integrity are significant.
At the ...
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