FSB suffocates R25bn BEE market

*By Riaz Gardee The recent FSB directives requiring trading platforms to apply for exchange licences have caused disarray amongst the over-the-counter BEE market. Trading volumes have plunged up to 30% since the FSB directive and Thembeka Capital has even ceased all trade since 31st July. BEE shareholders in these OTC counters have reason to panic … Read more

FSB begins audit after ex-CFO accused of graft

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) – South Africa’s financial services regulator is carrying out an internal audit in response to allegations that its former chief financial officer extorted money from a local business by threatening to scrutinise its books. The Financial Services Board (FSB) said Dawood Seedat, who was its CFO for more than eight years, stepped down shortly after … Read more