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].

Published 18 Mar 2024
Posted by khashanem

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), Africa’s largest stock exchange continues on its technology enablement journey and is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernise its technology, leverage edge computing infrastructure, explore AI to deliver innovative market solutions and drive operational efficiencies.  This move will also revolutionise the delivery of real-time market data in the cloud and drive industry innovation leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), generative AI and blockchain technologies.

The transformative journey will focus on market infrastructure and the enablement of evolutionary trading enablement technologies for seamless connectivity with clients. The JSE will start by embarking on upgrading its Broker Dealer Accounting (BDA) system. The BDA system is a critical application used by the JSE to manage risk and ensure the seamless functioning of equity markets. The demands of modern, always-on, capital markets require the BDA system to be modernised from its legacy mainframe environment in order to meet the needs of Broker Dealers whilst maintaining The JSE’s status as a world class exchange.

Leila Fourie, Group CEO of The JSE said "We continue to remain steadfast in our focus on how we create an enabling environment for market participants.  The JSE's collaboration with AWS marks a new era in financial services, where technology and innovation drive progress. Together, we are not just modernising infrastructure; we are setting new standards for the industry, ensuring that our markets are more inclusive, efficient, and prepared for the future."

“AWS has deep expertise in meeting the unique needs of capital markets participants around the world, and we are excited about the opportunity to work with the JSE,” said Tanuja Randery, Managing Director, AWS EMEA. “The JSE’s commitment to drive efficiencies and an inclusive cloud-based marketplace has the potential to transform the way capital markets operate in South Africa. We are proud to play a foundational role in helping the JSE expand investment opportunities, foster diversification and manage risk, leveraging the latest AWS innovations in edge computing and generative AI.”

“This landmark strategic partnership with AWS will enable The JSE to provide new and innovative ways of delivering the best outcomes for the Capital Markets ecosystem.  With innovation at the heart of what we do, the strategic partnership will further embed The JSE as a centre of innovation for Capital Markets on the continent,” continues Tebalo Tsoaeli, CIO, JSE.

The BDA modernisation promises to significantly enhance operational efficiency, reduce running costs, technical debt and increase the agility of The JSE in responding to the demands of its capital market broker community. The BDA system supports a large broker dealer community and the modernisation from a legacy mainframe application will enable these customers to enjoy a richer user experience, improved analytics, and leverage a secure, modern architecture for a more flexible integration with the JSE.

The collaboration will explore additional areas for future value extraction. These areas include improving the delivery of real-time market data in the cloud and the delivery of cloud proximity offerings by utilising AWS's global infrastructure and ultra-low latency edge computing services. Future collaborations will be centered around harnessing the power of AWS's broad portfolio of Analytics and AI services, to develop new tools and services leading to smarter and more informed execution strategies. The JSE will also gain access to AWS Generative AI capabilities, through Amazon Bedrock, a fully managed service that offers a choice of high-performing foundation models from leading AI companies and Amazon via a single API.

 

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About The JSE

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) has a well-established history of operating as a marketplace for trading financial products. It is a pioneering, globally connected exchange group that enables inclusive economic growth through trusted, world-class, socially responsible products, and services for the investor of the future. It offers secure and efficient primary and secondary capital markets across a diverse range of securities, spanning equities, derivatives, and debt markets. It prides itself on being the market of choice for local and international investors looking to gain exposure to leading capital markets on the African continent.

The JSE is currently ranked in the Top 20 largest stock exchanges in the world by market capitalisation, and is the largest stock exchange in Africa, having been in operation for 136 years. As a leading global exchange, the JSE co-creates unlocks value & makes real connections happen. www.jse.co.za 

About Amazon Web Services

Since 2006, Amazon Web Services has been the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud. AWS has been continually expanding its services to support virtually any workload, and it now has more than 240 fully featured services for compute, storage, databases, networking, analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT), mobile, security, hybrid, media, and application development, deployment, and management from 105 Availability Zones within 33 geographic regions, with announced plans for 15 more Availability Zones and five more AWS Regions in Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Thailand, and the AWS European Sovereign Cloud. Millions of customers—including the fastest-growing start-ups, largest enterprises, and leading government agencies—trust AWS to power their infrastructure, become more agile, and lower costs. To learn more about AWS, visit aws.amazon.com.