Active, fully compliant South African Financial Services Provider (FSP) corporate structure with established bank dealing lines, active revenue track record, and seamless Key Individual transition support.
An exceptional turnkey opportunity to acquire 100% equity in an active, fully compliant FSCA Category I Financial Services Provider (FSP). Built for institutional market entry, fintech scaling, or corporate treasury operations, this vehicle drastically cuts the standard 12–18 month regulatory licensing timeline, providing immediate market access.
Regulatory Scope & Category Breakdown
- Category 1.13 (Securities & Instruments: Derivative Instruments): Enables intermediary execution across CFDs, currency derivatives, index futures, options, and foreign exchange hedging instruments.
- Category 1.18 (Short-Term Deposits): Authorizes the arrangement, facilitation, and routing of short-term money-market deposits and cash sweep accounts.
Permitted Business Models & Operational Capabilities
- FX & Forex Intermediaries: Execution of Forward Exchange Contracts (FECs), international cross-border payments, currency options, and corporate FX risk management.
- Online Brokerage Platforms: Operation of a non-discretionary trading platform for derivatives and currency instruments.
- Cash Management & Deposit Routing: Arranging institutional deposit placement, treasury management, and sweep structures with major banking institutions.
- Institutional Arrangement Brokerage: Intermediary brokerage for OTC derivatives and liquidity arrangements between institutional counterparties.
Key Investment Highlights
- Key Individual Continuity: To guarantee a seamless regulatory transition and zero disruption to operations, the seller will remain onboard as the registered Key Individual (KI) for up to 12 months post-sale at no additional fee.
- Established Banking Infrastructure: Active dealing lines and bank relationships established with a major South African bank.
- Proven Track Record: Generated ~R300,000 p.a. in revenue from a single corporate relationship, demonstrating operational capability.
- Speed to Market: Eliminates regulatory build time, legal setup expenses, and compliance setup friction.
Transaction Structure
- Price: R2,000,000
- Structure: 100% equity acquisition of the underlying corporate entity.
- Note to Prospective Buyers: This FSP license allows for Category I Intermediary execution. Operations requiring direct principal/counterparty risk to retail clients require an Over-the-Counter Derivative Provider (ODP) authorization.
