South Africa
An African jurisdiction with established statutory regulators.
Overview
South Africa uses a twin-peaks model for financial regulation, with separate conduct and prudential regulators.
Authorities in this jurisdiction include the FSCA, Prudential Authority, Information Regulator and Competition Commission.
This glossary covers 4 authorities here, including FSCA, PA, Information Regulator (South Africa) and Competition Commission (South Africa).
Check the official sources below for legal scope, applicable dates and exceptions. This entry is an explanatory reference, not legal advice.
Why it matters
Operating here brings this jurisdiction’s laws and authorities into scope, on top of any parent jurisdiction’s.
Who it affects
Organisations established in, or serving customers in, South Africa.
Where it sits
Ten linked steps connect where you operate to the proof that you complied.
- 01Jurisdiction
- 02Industry
- 03Activity
- 04Authority
- 05Regulation
- 06Requirement
- 07Guidance
- 08Control
- 09Evidence
- 10Enforcement
Hierarchy
- Part of
- Africa
- Members & authorities
- Competition Commission (South Africa)FSCAInformation Regulator (South Africa)PA
Connections
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What to do about it
- 1Establish your nexus: establishment, licences, customers or employees there.
- 2List the authorities with power over you there.
- 3Map local requirements and how they differ from the parent jurisdiction.
- 4Track local guidance and enforcement.
From requirement to evidence.
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