The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the public to exercise caution when conducting financial services business with Mr Kobus Venter and Kobus Venter Wealth Planning. The FSCA received information that Mr Kobus Venter and Kobus Venter Wealth Planning are soliciting funds from members of the public for trading purposes.
Without commenting on the business of Mr Kobus Venter and Kobus Venter Wealth Planning, the FSCA confirms that Mr Kobus Venter and Kobus Venter Wealth Planning are not authorised by it to provide financial services to members of the public. The FSCA was unable to reach Mr Kobus Venter and Kobus Venter Wealth Planning on the contact details provided to it.
To avoid unnecessary risk, the public should not accept financial advice, assistance, or investment offers from individuals or entities that are not authorised by the FSCA.
Authorised financial services providers must clearly display their authorisation status in their documentation. If this is not present, it is advised to further investigate before making any payments.