Acquire a South African Financial Services Provider (FSP) authorised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA). The licence includes both Category I and Category II (Discretionary FSP) permissions covering a broad range of investment products.
This ready-made regulated entity offers an efficient route into South Africa’s financial services market for investment firms, wealth managers and securities businesses.
South Africa South Africa FSP Licence for Sale Cat I & II
$120,000
Reserve Now| Jurisdiction | South Africa |
| Regulator | Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) |
| Authorisation Categories | Category I and Category II (Discretionary FSP) |
This South African Financial Services Provider (FSP) is authorised by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).
The licence includes both Category I and Category II (Discretionary FSP) permissions, providing broad authorisation for investment advisory, intermediary and discretionary portfolio management services.
Why consider this FSP?
Acquiring an existing authorised FSP can reduce the time required to establish a regulated investment business.
Key advantages include:
- FSCA authorised Financial Services Provider
- Category I authorisation
- Category II (Discretionary FSP) authorisation
- Broad investment services permissions
- Available for immediate acquisition
- Suitable for investment managers, brokers and wealth management firms
Authorised financial services
Category I
The licence includes intermediary and advisory permissions relating to:
- Securities and financial instruments
- Shares
- Money market instruments
- Debentures and securitised debt
- Warrants, certificates and similar instruments
- Bonds
- Derivative instruments
- Participatory interests in collective investment schemes
Category II (Discretionary FSP)
The discretionary authorisation covers:
- Discretionary investment management
- Shares
- Money market instruments
- Debentures and securitised debt
- Warrants and similar instruments
- Bonds
- Derivative instruments
- Participatory interests in collective investment schemes
- Banking-related financial products where authorised
About the FSCA
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is South Africa’s financial markets conduct regulator. It supervises financial service providers, investment advisers, portfolio managers and intermediaries to promote fair customer treatment and market integrity.
For many investment businesses, acquiring an existing licensed FSP can provide a quicker route to market than completing a new licensing process, subject to regulatory approvals where applicable.
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FAQ
1. What is an FSP in South Africa?
A Financial Services Provider (FSP) is a business authorized by the FSCA to provide regulated financial advice, intermediary services and, where authorized, discretionary investment management.
2. What categories does this license include?
The company holds both Category I and Category II (Discretionary FSP) authorizations.
3. What investment products can the licence cover?
The authorization includes securities, shares, money market instruments, bonds, derivatives, collective investment schemes, debentures and other specified financial instruments.
4. Who is this license suitable for?
It may be suitable for investment advisers, discretionary portfolio managers, securities firms, wealth managers and other regulated financial businesses.
5. Why buy an existing South African FSP?
Buying an existing authorized company can shorten the time required to establish regulated operations compared with applying for a new FSP license, subject to applicable regulatory requirements.
6. What is included in the price?
The advertised USD price is the full, all-in acquisition cost for the FSP. It includes the South African company, its Category I and Category II (Discretionary FSP) authorizations, and the brokerage fee.