EN#0415 – South Africa Category I FSP, operational, regulated by FSCA, for sale - SALVUS Funds

11NovNovember 11, 2026

EN#0415 – South Africa Category I FSP, operational, regulated by FSCA, for sale

By SALVUS Team News Acquisition, Cat 1, FSCA, South Africa

An opportunity is available to acquire an operational South African Category I Financial Services Provider (FSP), regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), with an established online trading and brokerage infrastructure.

The entity operates in the online trading sector, supported by MetaTrader 5 (MT5), liquidity provider arrangements, customer relationship management (CRM) systems and third-party payment service providers.

Key Highlights:

Regulatory Status: Holds a Category I Financial Services Provider licence issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA).

Operational Status: Operational brokerage with existing trading technology, liquidity arrangements and integrated client management infrastructure.

Trading Infrastructure: MetaTrader 5 (MT5) platform supported by CRM, liquidity provider connectivity and third-party payment integrations.

Banking Arrangements: Active corporate operational and designated client accounts maintained with a payment services provider.

Compliance Framework: Existing AML/CTF, KYC, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, recordkeeping and risk management procedures, with supporting documentation available during due diligence.

Operating Expenses: Approximately USD 15,000 per month excluding MT5-related costs, increasing to approximately USD 30,000 per month including MT5.

The opportunity may appeal to buyers seeking an existing South African regulatory and operational brokerage structure, supported by established trading infrastructure and compliance procedures.

For further information on the sale of this South African Category I FSP entity, please contact our Mergers & Acquisitions team at info@salvusfunds.com. More entities for sale can be found within our Entity Acquisition or Sale service.

SALVUS Funds’ teams can be engaged for guidance on new licence authorisations for investment, payment or crypto-asset services, ongoing regulatory compliance consultancy for regulated entities, and support in acquiring ready-made regulated or registered entities.

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