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].

Welcome to Investor Relations

The JSE is a multi-asset class securities exchange, offering investors deep liquidity across its product range. It provides:

  • A primary market – sourcing issuers to list and supporting potential and existing issuers.
  • A secondary market - that facilitates trading in: equities; financial derivatives; commodity derivatives; currency derivatives; and interest rate instruments.
  • Post-trade services – Through a division responsible for clearing, settlement and assurance.
  • Technology services – that support the JSE’s operations; and
  • Information services - that includes market data.

It also regulates the primary and secondary markets. The JSE’s risk management structures guard effectively against systemic risk to which the Exchange and investors might otherwise be exposed.

The JSE is licensed to operate under the Financial Markets Act, 19 of 2012.