A South Africa–based, FSCA-regulated Financial Services Provider (FSP) is available for acquisition, offering a rare combination of Category I, Discretionary Category II, and Crypto Asset Service Provider (CASP) authorisations. The entity provides a fully compliant and efficient route for qualified acquirers seeking an immediate regulatory footprint in South Africa across traditional financial services and crypto-asset activities. The licence is newly authorised and unused, enabling a significantly faster route to market compared to initiating new licensing applications, subject to FSCA change-of-control and regulatory approvals.
🔹 Regulatory Status: FSCA-licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) under FAIS, including CASP approval
🔹 Licence Effective Date: December 2025
🔹 License Categories: Category I FSP, Discretionary Category II FSP, CASP
🔹 Authorised Activities & Scope:
Advisory and intermediary services under Category I
Discretionary portfolio management under Category II
Broad range of approved financial products and instruments under Cat I & Cat II
Crypto-asset services under CASP authorization
🔹 Regulatory Standing:
Brand new licence with no prior operational history
Clean regulatory record with no legacy liabilities, enforcement actions, or compliance issues
All filings current and in good standing with the FSCA
🔹 Banking: One active corporate bank account with FNB, South Africa
🔹 Transaction & Operational Readiness:
Clean corporate structure enabling swift share transfer
Full due diligence documentation available
Local Director, Key Individual (KI), and Compliance Officer (CO) available and willing to remain post-acquisition (terms to be agreed)
Structure designed to facilitate a smooth and efficient FSCA change-of-control process
This FSCA-licensed Cat I and Discretionary Cat II FSP with CASP approval provides a strong foundation for acquirers seeking a flexible and future-proof regulated platform in South Africa. The acquisition can substantially reduce licensing lead-time versus starting new applications, subject to buyer due diligence, FSCA change-of-control processes, and the appointment or continuation of required key individuals and compliance arrangements under FAIS.
For further information on acquiring the FSCA license or exploring other available opportunities, contact our Mergers & Acquisitions team at info@salvusfunds.com or visit our website where more entities for sale can be found within our Entity Acquisition or Sale service. The above is not investment advice nor an invitation to the public to invest. Information is provided strictly for strategic or corporate acquisition considerations among qualified parties.
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