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].

The Spire Awards Background 

Spire means the highest point of success. The prestigious JSE Spire Awards have served this purpose for the past 18 years by being the benchmark for the South African Capital Markets as it recognises and celebrates achievements voted for by the market.

 We are proud to announce that we will be enhancing the awards by incorporating additional categories to the Commodities market and adding new awards in the Equity and Equity Derivatives Markets. In addition, to further improve the quality of the awards, the voting process will be managed by Intellidex, an independent leader in South African Capital Markets and financial service research.

 This annual award is recognized as the benchmark for South African markets, as voted for by the largest institutional investors. These awards also form part of our traders’ key performance measurements in terms of their contributions to their relevant organisations.

 JSE Spire Awards 2019

 The 2019 event, hosted on Thursday, 17 October 2019, will include fine cuisine, stylish entertainment and the excitement of the coveted awards themselves. The event culminates in the announcement of the Best Fixed Income and Currency House Award, an award which recognizes the best achievers in the South African Capital Markets.

 The ceremony is attended by traders, analysts, treasurers, executives as well as other senior financial markets professionals, from the largest financial organisations in South Africa including Banks, Brokerages, State Owned Companies and The National Treasury to name a few.

 As one of the most successful finance award ceremonies in South Africa, the JSE will continue this legacy in 2020.

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For more information on the SPIRE awards please contact [email protected]