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FAIS debarment and what constitutes honesty and integrity

In order for a representative to be debarred, there must be non-compliance by the representative or the key individual of the financial services provider with, amongst other things, the “fit and proper” requirements of the FAIS Act. The fit and proper requirements are measured against a number of categories including those of personal character qualities … Continue reading

SCA reverses liquidation of JP Markets

This blog was co-authored by Shawn Barnett, Director and Hishaam Khan, Candidate Attorney On 20 October 2021 the Supreme Court of Appeal upheld the appeal of JP Markets (Pty) Limited against an order of the High Court which placed it in liquidation.  The SCA found that it was not just and equitable to place JP … Continue reading

Regulation of crypto assets at the door: A further step following the declaration of crypto assets

In a draft declaration issued on 20 November 2020, the FSCA proposed to include crypto assets as a category of financial product under the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002 (“FAIS”).  We wrote about this previously, here. Speaking to the draft declaration in a September 2021 media briefing, Ms Olaotse Matshane, Chairperson of the … Continue reading

Introduction to Islamic finance – a series

Attempting to define Islamic financing is not always easy. Put simply, Islamic finance is a way of doing financial transactions and banking while respecting Islamic Law (Shari’ah).  The underpinning principles of Shari’ah are based on social vision of public interest, equity, justice and fairness. Shari’ah gives guidance as to what is, and what is not … Continue reading
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