Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reappointed Unathi Kamlana as Commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) for a further five-year term, along with two Deputy Commissioners.
In this position, he is responsible for the overall leadership of the organisation, developing and implementing the FSCA's regulatory strategy, and overseeing the day-to-day management to ensure the fair treatment of consumers and a stable financial market.
The FSCA plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of financial markets and institutions, and in ensuring that customers in the sector are treated fairly and transparently.
“The steady management at the FSCA, led by Commissioner Kamlana, in a tough, complex environment marked by a rapidly transforming technological and financial landscape and the still urgent need to lower barriers to entry and protecting all consumers of financial services, is proof of the importance of solid institutions with capable leadership,” Godongwana said on Wednesday in a statement.
The reappointment, in terms of section 61(1), read with section 63(1)(a) and (b) of the Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017 (Act No. 9 of 2017) (FSR Act), is effective from 1 June 2026 until 31 May 2031.
Kamlana has been the FSCA Commissioner since 1 June 2021.
The Minister has also reappointed Katherine Gibson and Farzana Badat as Deputy Commissioners of the FSCA for a further term of five years.
Gibson’s term will be effective from 27 September 2026 to 26 September 2031, and Badat’s term will be effective from 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2031.
“The team has not wavered from the mission to assist in strengthening the legislative frameworks that keep our financial sector on a sound footing.
“Testament to this, working together with the National Treasury and other financial sector regulators, the FSCA has supported the development of the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill, which seeks to establish a consolidated, comprehensive, and consistent regulatory framework for the conduct of financial institutions.
“The reappointment of Kamlana, Badat and Gibson will ensure that this momentum continues,” Godongwana said.
The Minister also expressed well wishes for Astrid Ludin for her service to the FSCA.
Ludin will, at her request, step down from her role as Deputy Commissioner of the FSCA at the end of her five-year term on 31 May 2026.
“Ludin, alongside Kamlana, Gibson and Badat, played a vital role in managing the transition of the FSCA to a new leadership, following the disbandment in September 2021 of the Transitional Management Committee, which served as the FSCA EXCO from 1 April 2018, when the FSCA was established, until 30 September 2021.
“The FSR Act allows for the appointment of a Commissioner and up to four Deputy Commissioners of the FSCA. The Minister will shortly initiate the process of appointing a replacement for Ludin, as well as a fourth Deputy Commissioner,” the Ministry of Finance said.
Established on 1 April 2018 as a dedicated market conduct regulator as envisaged in terms of the Twin Peaks model of financial regulation, the FSCA replaced the Financial Services Board (FSB) as the regulator of the conduct of financial institutions.
Its mandate also includes promoting financial literacy and education as well as deepening financial inclusion, enhancing and supporting the efficiency and integrity of financial markets, and assisting in maintaining financial stability, as part of the government’s overall economic growth plan. -SAnews.gov.za
