Financial Markets Act, 2012 (Act No. 19 of 2012)

Chapter I : Preliminary Provisions

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(a)	ensure that the South African financial markets are fair, efficient and transparent;

(b)	confidence in the South African financial markets by—

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

(iii)

contributing to the maintenance of a stable financial market environment;

(c)	promote the protection of regulated persons, clients and investors;

(d)	reduce systemic risk; and

(e)	promote the international and domestic competitiveness of the South African financial markets and of securities services in the Republic.