Beware of "JSE Investment" scams

The JSE Limited/ Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is aware of a several scams (on Telegram and WhatsApp) posing as authorised JSE investment schemes and/or using the names(s) of JSE Executives (including our CEO, Leila Fourie).

In these investment scams, potential investors are urged to deposit money into a bank account and promised quick and guaranteed returns on their investment. These types of groups are not authorised by the JSE and the investments referred to are not authorised or endorsed by the JSE or any members of the JSE Executive. The JSE does not recruit investors in this manner.

The only way to invest on the JSE is via an authorised JSE stockbroker. A list of stockbrokers can be found on www.jse.co.za and then click on 'find a stockbroker' and you will find a list of stockbrokers in your area who will help you to open an account and you can begin your investment journey with the JSE.

Should you suspect a false investment scam group, please report these to the JSE at [email protected].

Specialist Securities offer issuers the opportunity list and trade investment-type products on the Main Board, under Section 19 of the JSE Listing Requirements.  These products include, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs), Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs), Actively Managed Certificates (AMCs), warrants, structured products, depository receipts – to name but a few.

Who is this for?

Specialist Securities are used by both professional and private investors wishing to gain exposure to different sectors, local or global asset classes or investment strategies. They are the ideal investment vehicle for those who are new or familiar with the world of investing. ​

Features:

  • Provides exposure to a variety of underlying instruments and investment strategies i.e. it offers diversification
  • Can be bought and sold quickly on the JSE Equity Market
  • Can also offer exposure to foreign market currency performance or foreign market specific risk
  • Are well regulated by the JSE and in certain instances by the FSCA as well
  • May pay dividends or investors may opt to have dividends reinvested
  • Some instruments such as ETFs, are exempt from securities transfer tax (STT).
  • Instruments such as Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) ETFs, also have the benefit of being included in Tax Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs)
  • Specialist Securities’ prices fluctuate based on market demand and supply

How to get it:

  • Open a brokerage account with an authorised JSE Equity member.
  • Use a platform offered by a Financial Services Provider (FSP)
  • Contact the issuer of the Specialist Security directly.

 

Considering listing Specialist Securities?

Please speak to our Primary Markets team for more information.

JSE Primary Markets

+27 11 520 7000

[email protected]