A fully licensed FSP in South Africa, authorized by the FSCA, is available for acquisition – offering a turnkey, compliant, and scalable platform for firms seeking efficient entry into a high-growth financial market. Combining both CAT I and CAT II permissions, including crypto-related products, this entity provides a rare and flexible regulatory foundation with a clean operating history.
Key Highlights:
🔹 Company Structure: Boutique wealth and asset management firm designed to serve high-net-worth clients, offering tailored portfolio management, wealth planning, and both discretionary and advisory services.
🔹 Regulatory License: Holds a comprehensive FSCA license with full CAT I and CAT II permissions, covering a wide spectrum of financial products including insurance (long- and short-term), securities, derivatives, deposits, pension benefits, and crypto assets.
🔹 Regulatory Status: Fully clean regulatory record with no compliance issues, fines, or prior activity – dormant since inception.
🔹 Capital Requirements: Regulatory capital calculated at 8/52 of annual operational expenses (excluding director emoluments), with approximately R55k currently held.
🔹 Operational Status: Dormant entity with no clients or trading history, offering a zero-risk and flexible starting point for new ownership.
🔹 Cost Base: Lean structure with minimal monthly expenses of approximately R6k, primarily covering compliance and banking.
🔹 Banking Infrastructure: Active business bank account established with Capitec Business Bank, ensuring immediate operational readiness.
🔹 Compliance Framework: Foundational compliance, AML/KYC, and risk management policies already in place, with full flexibility for customization to align with the acquirer’s strategy.
This FSCA-licensed entity presents a highly attractive acquisition opportunity for firms or individuals seeking rapid market entry into South Africa’s wealth and asset management sector – combining regulatory breadth, operational simplicity, and a pristine compliance profile.
For further information on acquiring the FSCA-licensed entity 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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