FREQUENT QUESTIONS

• How is Beta Capital regulated?

Beta Capital is regulated by the Financial Service Conduct Authority (FSCA).  Beta Capital holds CAT I and CAT II business licenses and specific product categories can be found on the FSCA website under the following license number: 46473

• How safe are my assets?

Assets are held in an account in your name by a regulated custodian that ring fence client assets in case of default by any party. 

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• What makes Beta Capital different from any other Financial Service Provider?

Being a boutique manager with global asset management experience, one can focus on service delivery matched with bespoke investment solutions.  Understanding risk and how to allocate assets accordingly.

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• Beta Capital is compliant with FICA, FAIS and all other regulations as required.

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• What are the costs? AUM cost fees vary depending on portfolio size.

Direct share portfolio- Management and advice fees: 1.5% (below R10m)

Fund of Fund Portfolio- Management and advice fees: 1% (below R10m)

Other costs could include platform fees (+0.15%), trading commissions (+0.4-1.5%) and underlying third party Fund charges where employed.

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• How liquid is my capital?

Liquidity refers to how quickly one can access their capital.  Liquidity forms part of portfolio construction and risk management processes.  Typically, your capital will be returned within a week of the sale instruction (most equities and funds settle within 3 days of being sold).

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• Business links include:

Independent Compliance Services: provides independent compliance services to Beta Capital.

C2M Chartered Accountants Inc: provides accounting and auditing functions to Beta Capital.

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• Treating customers fairly- link to compliance document.

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