The FSCA has officially withdrawn Banxso’s financial services provider licence after concluding that the company engaged in serious misconduct, including misappropriating client funds and misleading both clients and the regulator. Banxso was given the opportunity to respond following its provisional withdrawal in October 2024 but failed to satisfy the FSCA ...
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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued a public warning regarding individuals impersonating Scope Markets SA (Pty) Ltd and its CEO, Mr Robert J Van Eyden, via WhatsApp to solicit fraudulent investments.
The impersonators are reportedly circulating a fake 'Irrevocable Trust Agreement' bearing Scope Markets’ name, falsely claiming to ...
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On 7 July 2025, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) issued a public warning against engaging in any financial services business with an entity called SYW or an individual named Mr Hannes Dupper.
The FSCA acted on a complaint alleging that SYW and Mr Dupper were offering investment services secured ...
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By Lee Rossini
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to a company's commitment to manage its operations in an ethical, sustainable and socially conscious way. It involves going beyond the pursuit of profits to consider the impact of business decisions on people, the environment and society at large. CSR can cover a broad range of activities, from reducing carbon emissions, reducing unnecessary waste and ethical labour practices to community engagement and transparent governance. While CSR is often associated with large multinational corporations, its principles are just as relevant – and increasingly expected – in small businesses, including financial advice businesses.
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