The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is a unique independent institution established by statute to ensure a fair and stable financial market where consumers are informed and protected and where those that jeopardise the financial wellbeing of consumers are held accountable.

The Financial Services Board (FSB) was the government of South Africa's financial regulatory agency responsible for the non-banking financial services industry in South Africa from 1990 to 2018.

Licensing is a critical component in the regulatory framework and serves a key function in the supervision value chain. It facilitates and provides an entry point for applicants before they are allowed to conduct business as a financial institution. It is therefore essential that licensing systems are not only efficient but also robust.

If you are the owner of the contact information below, you can send updated contact information to electronic@gcis.gov.za.

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) was established by the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (the FSR Act) to become a dedicated market conduct authority replacing the Financial Services Board (FSB), on 1 April 2018.

As of 1 April 2018, there is a new sheriff for the South African financial services sector. The Financial Services Board (“FSB“) has been replaced by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (“FSCA“). Here are five things you need to know about this development.

The Financial Services Board (FSB) was the government of South Africa's financial regulatory agency responsible for the non-banking financial services industry in South Africa from 1990 to 2018.

The Financial Services Board (FSB) was constituted by the Financial Services Board Act, 97 of 1990 (the Act). The functions of the board are: • to supervise the compliance with laws regulating financial institutions and the provision of financial services; • to advise the Minister on matters concerning financial institutions and financial ...

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing South Africa’s financial markets. Established in 2018, it replaced the Financial Services Board (FSB) as part of South Africa’s move to a Twin Peaks model of financial regulation.

The mandate of the FSCA is significantly broader than that of its predecessor, the Financial Services Board. The SARB is the primary regulatory authority for payment systems and is responsible for the safety and soundness of the national payment system.