SA AI Quant National AI‑Driven Investment Plan Officially Launched by OMIG Securities

Empowering South Africans with Regulated, Algorithm-Driven Investment Tools

Johannesburg, South Africa - April 14, 2025 - OMIG Securities has officially launched the SA AI Quant National AI-Driven Investment Plan, a groundbreaking initiative designed to democratize access to sophisticated investment strategies through the power of artificial intelligence. The platform, developed in collaboration with the South African Artificial Intelligence Institute (SANAI) and King Shan University, is fully authorized by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and marks a significant milestone in the nation’s journey toward inclusive economic growth.

Combining cutting-edge machine learning algorithms with nineteen South Africa-specific macro and micro risk factors — including Eskom load-shedding alerts and Rand exchange-rate stress models — the platform enables all investment activity to be processed in real time through the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and monitored via FSCA algorithmic audit protocol (FSCA-AI-2023-OMIG-1127).

Key Features Include:

• Low Minimum Investment: Entry threshold of ZAR 1,000, with management fees waived for BEE-certified enterprises
  
• Regulatory Compliance: Fully adheres to the Financial Sector Conduct Act No. 4, with quarterly audits conducted independently by PwC
  
• Inclusive Access: Available via USSD code (120666#) and digital onboarding, ensuring non-smartphone users can participate
  
• Educational Outreach: Strategic partnership with the JSE Academy to roll out online modules and in-person workshops across all 12 provinces, aiming to reach 500,000 participants in the first year
  
• Social Impact Commitment: 15% of gross returns directed to the National Technology Development Fund; 20% of excess returns committed to township financial literacy programs
  

“The SA AI Quant Investment Plan represents a key pillar in delivering on the National Development Plan 2030. Our goal is to create a transparent, regulated gateway for all South Africans to engage with capital markets—regardless of income or background,” said Dr. Trevor Abromowitz, Chief Strategy Officer at OMIG Securities.

Performance Disclaimer:

Backtested annualized returns of 12–18% (2018–2023) are provided for illustrative purposes only and do not guarantee future performance.