We are responsible for the regulation and supervision of securities exchanges central securities depositories, clearing houses, central counterparties and trade repositories with the aim of ensuring that the South African capital markets are fair, efficient and transparent. We also uphold the confidence in the South African capital markets, promotion of the protection of investors, reduction of systemic risk and promotion of the international and domestic competitiveness of the South African capital markets.
The Securities Regulatory Framework enables issuers to list its securities (shares, derivatives and bonds) on an exchange and creates a safe environment for investors to buy and sell listed securities and to place their securities for safe custody with a central securities depository.