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What penalty does the FAIS Act provide for serious contraventions such as continuing a declared undesirable practice?

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  1. a) A fine of up to R10 million, or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both.Correct
  2. b) A written apology with no further consequence.
  3. c) A maximum fine of R100 only.
  4. d) Automatic promotion of the FSP to a higher category.

Why this is the answer

The Act's offence provisions allow substantial penalties — a fine of up to R10 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years (or both) — for serious contraventions. The other options are not real consequences.

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