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Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Regulatory Strategy 2021-2025

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The FSCA’s regulatory strategy outlines its approach to regulating the financial sector in South Africa. The document focuses on promoting fair treatment of customers, preventing conduct risks, and enhancing market integrity.

Contribution to Government’s National Development Plan (NDP)


The FSCA plays a significant role in contributing to developmental priorities by:

  • Creating jobs through innovation and regulatory frameworks
  • Supporting youth employment through bursaries and work opportunities
  • Promoting gender equality through consumer awareness programs
  • Encouraging innovation through technology, including the Regulatory Sandbox initiative
  • Facilitating transformation in the financial sector, including for small black-owned businesses

Progress Achieved


Despite challenges such as transitional leadership and the COVID-19 pandemic, the FSCA has made significant progress in achieving its inaugural regulatory strategy outcomes. Notable achievements include:

  • Implementing a new organisational design and technological foundation
  • Developing regulatory frameworks to fill gaps and introduce new supervisory approaches
  • Successfully managing the transition to remote working

Strategic Priorities


The FSCA’s strategic priorities for 2021-2025 are focused on building a new organisation, promoting fair treatment of customers, preventing conduct risks, enhancing market integrity, improving customer outcomes, and contributing to the NDP. These priorities will guide the FSCA in its efforts to regulate the financial sector effectively and contribute to South Africa’s economic development.