The FSCA fines Viceroy Research (#Viceroy) and its partners R50 million for publishing false and misleading statements about Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd.
"The FSCA found that the Respondents had contravened Section 81(1) of the Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012 (FMA) in that during January 2018 they published false, misleading or deceptive statements, promises or forecasts regarding material facts about Capitec"
"Although the #Viceroy & its partners, are not financial institutions, &are domiciled in a different jurisdiction, their comments about South African listed securities make them subject to the stipulations of the Financial Markets Act" - Mr. Unathi Kamlana
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Good morning, today the #FSCA will be briefing the media on the findings of our investigation into Viceroy Research Partnership (#Viceroy).
Today's session is held by our Commissioner, Mr. Unathi Kamlana and is joined by divisional executive: Investigations & Enforcements, Mr. Brandon Topham
Mr. Kamlana announces that following the investigation into #Viceroy's report on @CapitecBankSA , an administrative fine of R50 million has been imposed on Viceroy and its partners by the #FSCA.
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"The FSCA today, conducted a search and seizure operation at the premises of Sekunjalo Investment Holdings (Pty) Ltd. The operation was conducted as part of an investigation into allegations of prohibited trading practices (market manipulation)...
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