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Financial Services Board (South Africa)

Hi there! Do you know what money is? It's something we use to buy things, like candy or toys! But sometimes, people can be sneaky with money and not use it the right way. That's where the Financial Services Board (FSB) in South Africa comes in.

The FSB is like a group of grown-ups who make sure that people who work with money, like banks and insurance companies, are doing it the right way. They make sure that these people are not tricking anyone or being unfair. They check on them regularly to make sure they are following rules.

The FSB also helps teach people how to make smart choices with their own money. They have different ways of helping people learn about things like investing and saving. This way, people can make the best decisions that will help them be smart with their money.

So, in summary, the Financial Services Board is a group of grown-ups in South Africa who make sure people who work with money are doing it the right way and help people learn how to make smart choices with their own money.