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].

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​As a G20 member, South Africa is committed to reform its over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives market to reduce vulnerabilities and increase transparency. These reforms will impact both the providers and users of OTC derivatives products.    

Course Outline:
This course will help you understand the impact of the new regulatory environment for OTC derivatives and assist you to manage and mitigate the risk of non-compliance.                 

What you will learn:

  • Why it was necessary to reform the regulation of OTC derivatives
  • The international financial architecture and regulatory framework for OTC derivatives          
  • The principal elements of the regulatory environment for OTC derivatives in South Africa
  • Specific OTC derivatives market reforms to improve transparency, mitigate systemic risk and reduce market abuse including:
  • Reporting OTC derivatives contracts to trade repositories
  • Trading standardised contracts on exchanges or electronic trading platforms
  • Clearing standardised contracts through central counterparties   
  • Subjecting non-centrally cleared derivatives contracts to Basel III additional capital and margining requirements to address their higher risks
  • Other global regulatory measures such as legal entity identifiers and unique product
    and transaction identifiers

 Who should attend?​    

  • ​Compliance Officers
  • Risk Managers
  • Treasurers
  • Directors with responsibility for Treasury operations

Date:  

  • 12 April 2024
  • 29 October 2024

Time:  09:00 - 15:00
Cost: R4, 100.00 ex vat per person

CPD certificates will be issued for the attendance at the event. 

To register or for more information: Registrations are currently open. Please contact Company Services [email protected]                 

​​​​​​Non-Endorsement

By using a service provider to offer the courses, the JSE does not directly or indirectly endorse any product or service provided, or to be provided by the service provider.

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