Financial Sector Conduct Authority

(FSCA)

South Africa’s regulator for the conduct of financial services.

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What is the FSCA?

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority, or FSCA, oversees how financial service providers conduct themselves in South Africa. Its focus is on fair treatment of customers and market integrity.

Its role in crypto

In recent years it has brought certain crypto asset activities within its remit, meaning some crypto businesses in the country must meet specific requirements. Rules in this area continue to develop.

Related terms

Government-issued money such as the rand, naira, ringgit or rupiah.

Assessing an asset’s value from its underlying qualities.

An agreement to buy or sell an asset at a set price and date.

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