Securities Services Act, 2004 (Act No. 36 of 2004)

Chapter I : Preliminary Provisions

Purchase

This Act aims to—

(a)increase confidence in the South African financial markets by—

(i)	requiring that securities services be provided in a fair, efficient and transparent manner; and

(ii)	contributing to the maintenance of a stable financial market environment;

(b)	promote the protection of regulated persons and clients;

(c)	reduce systemic risk; and

(d)	promote the international competitiveness of securities services in the Republic.