| Act | What it governs | Regulator |
|---|---|---|
| FAIS, 2002 | Licensing and conduct of financial services providers | FSCA |
| FICA, 2001 | Identity verification and reporting of suspicious transactions | FIC |
| Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017 | The twin peaks structure itself | FSCA and Prudential Authority |
| Financial Markets Act, 2012 | Exchanges, clearing houses and market conduct | FSCA |
| CISCA, 2002 | Collective investment schemes, unit trusts | FSCA |
| POPIA, 2013 | How your personal data may be used | Information Regulator |
| National Credit Act, 2005 | Credit agreements and maximum rates | NCR |
| Income Tax Act, 1962 | How trading profit is taxed | SARS |
| Situation | Act |
|---|---|
| A broker will not release your funds | FAIS, complain to the FAIS Ombud |
| You are asked for proof of address | FICA |
| A broker shares your data without consent | POPIA |
| A unit trust misprices your units | CISCA |
| A margin facility charges above the cap | National Credit Act |
| Problem | Act | Where to go |
|---|---|---|
| Broker will not release funds | FAIS | FAIS Ombud |
| Misleading advice | FAIS | FAIS Ombud |
| Personal data misused | POPIA | Information Regulator |
| Credit charged above the cap | NCA | National Credit Regulator |
| Unit trust mispricing | CISCA | FSCA |
| Market manipulation | Financial Markets Act | FSCA |
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