FSCA slaps R2.1m fine and 20-year ban on unauthorised forex operator
An investigation found that Greyshore Investments solicited deposits while promising to trade on behalf of investors, without the necessary authorisation.
An investigation found that Greyshore Investments solicited deposits while promising to trade on behalf of investors, without the necessary authorisation.
The FSCA levied a R100 000 penalty on Wenru, the financial services provider implicated in the case.
Jooste was more blameworthy than others because he deliberately contravened the law and was well qualified to understand his conduct’s implications, the FSCA says.
The penalty is R8 215 a day, in terms of the Long-term Insurance Act or the Short-term Insurance Act.
‘A key individual is not only responsible to oversee the categories of financial services for which he is licensed, but he bears an oversight role in relation to the FSP generally.’
His FSPs were fined a total of R250 000 for selling two products before they were licensed.
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