2024/25 FSCA CPD Cycle ends on 31 May 2025
FSPs, Key Individuals and Representatives are reminded that the deadline to comply with the required number of CPD hours is 31 May 2025. Masthead offers various accredited CPD activities to help you get across the finish line, simply and smoothly.
For more information, please get in touch with the regional office closest to you or email us on info@masthead.co.za.
Crypto Asset FSPs to meet Regulatory Exams requirements
FSPs and Key Individuals authorised for Crypto Assets are reminded to ensure that they meet the relevant Regulatory Exam requirements by 30 June 2025. Click here to read more.
Information Officers to submit 2024/2025 PAIA Report to Information Regulator
Information Officers are reminded to submit the annual PAIA Report for the 2024/2025 financial year to the Information Regulator by 30 June 2025. Click here to read more.
FSPs with 28 February 2025 financial year end to submit Annual Financial Statements
A reminder to all FSPs whose financial year end was 28 February 2025 to ensure that their Annual Financial Statements are submitted to the FSCA by 30 June 2025. FSPs required to submit Annexure A (FAIS Notice 82 of 2015) together with their Annual Financial Statements, are reminded to do so. Submissions must be done via the FAIS e-Portal on the FSCA website.
It remains the responsibility of the FSP and Key Individual to ensure that these statements are submitted within the prescribed period. Failure to do so can result in the FSP’s licence being suspended and a penalty imposed.
If you are unable to submit your Annual Financial Statements by the due date, you may request an extension. Requests for extensions must be submitted at least 15 days before the submission date to the FSCA.
New CPD Cycle starts 1 June 2025 – Prepare your training plan and track progress with Masthead
The new CPD cycle starts on 1 June 2025 and will end on 31 May 2026. FSPs, Key Individuals, and Representatives are required to prepare a CPD Training Plan. The CPD Training Plan must ensure that the type and combination of CPD activities undertaken are relevant, contribute to the knowledge, skills and ethical standards of the FSP, its Key Individuals and Representatives. The CPD Training Plan must also address any identified needs or gaps, while ensuring that the required CPD hours are obtained timeously.
Masthead offers a Fit & Proper Dashboard and CPD Bundle – an all-in-one solution that simplifies managing your Fit & Proper requirements and keeps your skills up to date. You get access to the Fit & Proper Dashboard and over 200 CPD-approved Online Learning activities. Click here to find out more.