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⚠️ FSCA REGULATORY STATUS DISCLAIMER

StandX.za.com is NOT registered as a Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa.

We do not provide any financial services as defined in the Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act).

Effective Date:
Applicable Law: Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act)

1. FSCA Registration Status

StandX.za.com: NOT REGISTERED with the FSCA

FSP Number: NOT APPLICABLE

Authorization Status: NOT AUTHORIZED to provide financial services

🏛️ About the FSCA

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) is the market conduct regulator of financial institutions that provide financial products and financial services, financial institutions that are licensed in terms of financial sector law, and the persons who are employed or appointed by those financial institutions.

2. Services We DO NOT Provide (FAIS Act Definitions)

We DO NOT provide any of the following regulated financial services:

Category I Financial Services (EXCLUDED):

Advising on financial products (Section 1(1)(a) FAIS Act)
Providing discretionary investment management (Section 1(1)(b))
Administering financial products (Section 1(1)(c))
Keeping financial products in safe custody (Section 1(1)(d))

Category II Financial Services (EXCLUDED):

Broking services in respect of financial products
Underwriting of financial products
Arranging of financial products

3. Educational Platform Purpose

StandX.za.com operates as an independent educational platform only. We provide:

Educational content about financial markets
Market analysis techniques and methodologies
Risk management principles and strategies
Trading psychology and decision-making education

All content is for educational purposes only and should not be construed as financial advice.

4. Regulatory Recommendations for South African Users

As a South African user, you should:

Verify FSP registration status on the FSCA website before engaging any financial service provider
Ensure your financial advisor is registered with the FSCA
Understand the protections offered by the FAIS Act
Use the FSCA's dispute resolution mechanisms if needed
Report unregistered financial service providers to the FSCA

5. How to Verify FSCA Registration

To verify if a company or individual is registered with the FSCA:

Visit the FSCA website: www.fsca.co.za
Use the "Search for an FSP" function
Verify the FSP number and authorization status
Check the categories of financial services authorized

6. Consumer Protection Rights (FAIS Act)

Under the FAIS Act, consumers have the right to:

Receive advice that is appropriate to their needs and circumstances
Receive clear and understandable information about financial products
Complain to the financial services provider
Refer complaints to the FAIS Ombud if not resolved
Receive compensation for financial loss due to improper advice

7. Risk Warning for South African Users

⚠️ IMPORTANT RISK DISCLOSURE:

Trading and investing in financial instruments carries a high level of risk and may not be suitable for all investors. In South Africa, certain protections may not apply if you use unregistered service providers.

Always use FSCA-registered financial service providers for regulated financial services.

8. Contact Information

StandX.za.com Contact: [email protected]

FSCA Contact Information:

Website: www.fsca.co.za
Tel: 0800 110 443 (Toll-free)
Email: [email protected]
Address: FSCA, 368 Katherine Street, Sandton, 2196

9. Additional Legal References

This disclaimer references:

Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act (FAIS Act)
Financial Sector Regulation Act (FSR Act)
FSCA Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill
Consumer Protection Act (CPA)
Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA)

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