South African Reserve Bank (Sarb)
Sarb launches Ponzi scheme awareness campaign
Central bank warns public of Ponzi scheme risks; says it investigates a number of illegal operations each year
Sarb governor discusses response to economic risks
Gill Marcus examines economic risks facing South African economy; says employment target should not be included in bank’s mandate
South African Mint executives leave company for good
Andile Mvinjelwa and Thomas Davel leave South African Mint Company by mutual agreement following conclusion of investigation into poor-quality krugerrand coins
Sarb publishes Monetary Policy Review
South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Review notes continuing global uncertainty; central bank decides to maintain repurchase rate of 5.5%
Sarb paper examines inflation annoucement influence on currency market
South African Reserve Bank working paper examines link between inflation announcements and short-term currency fluctuations in South Africa
Sarb revises growth forecasts upwards for 2012
South African Reserve Bank publishes Financial Stability Review; revises growth estimate upwards
Sarb working paper discusses rand exchange rate
South African Reserve Bank working paper studies factors that influence the exchange rate of the rand as a free-floating currency
Sarb investigation finds low-quality proof Krugerrand coins
Investigation into SA Mint Company uncovers low-quality proof Krugerrand coins may have been casted between April 2011 and May 2011; dealers offered chance to return coins
Increased fixed capital formations in South Africa
Latest quarterly bulletin from Sarb strikes optimistic note; chief economist at the central bank says increase in capital spending originates from both private and public sectors
Sarb seeks nominations for board of directors
South African Reserve Bank announces procedure for replacing retiring member of board of directors
South Africa records increase in value of gold reserves
SARB reveals $186 million rise in value of gold reserves; overall reserves value up $438 million
South Africa must tackle capital flows ‘challenge’, says deputy governor
Sarb deputy governor says problems with capital flows in South Africa require “fresh thinking”; rand exchange rate fluctuations causing problems
New South African banknotes will portray image of Mandela
First democratically elected president of South Africa honoured in currency redesign; new notes expected by the end of 2012
Sub-Saharan Africa regional FSB group discusses challenges faced
FSB regional group discusses 'particular' challenges facing Sub-Saharan Africa; growing complexity of banking systems and cross-border spillover effects are causing concern
Sarb proposes further adjustments to open market operations
South African Reserve Bank wants to allocate amounts tendered by banks in repo auctions on a pro rata basis, to enhance efficiency of its monetary policy operations
South African bank creates new role for ex-central banker
FirstRand bank appoints former SARB deputy registrar of the banks Yvette Singh as public regulatory affairs executive
Global economic growth fears prompt emerging markets to ease rates
Central Bank of Brazil, Central Bank of the Philippines and National Bank of Serbia cut interest rates on weaker global outlook; elevated inflation forces South African Reserve Bank to hold rates
South Africa announces new deputy governor
Francois Groepe selected by president Zuma to be the new deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank
Management of South African Mint Company suspended
South African Reserve Bank announces mystery 'technical issues' uncovered; top management suspended with immediate effect
SARB issues bleak Quarterly Bulletin
Latest quarterly bulletin from South African Reserve Bank says economy has grown at ‘lacklustre’ pace; inflation hit upper limit of target range in October
NALM Africa 2011: Beware the risk 'numbers' say African central bankers
African central bank risk chiefs say reserves managers need to beware the numbers produced by complicated risk management software systems and rely more on their own qualitative judgement
Sarb’s Marcus laments ‘new phase’ in eurozone crisis
Latest South African Reserve Bank Monetary Policy Review shows rising inflation and hesitant domestic economic recovery; governor Gill Marcus shares concerns as eurozone crisis rumbles on
When private shares meet public interest
Jannie Rossouw and Adèle Breytenbach look at a unique group of central banks: the eight that are privately owned.
Emerging market monetary policy is a balancing act: Sarb’s Mminele
South African Reserve Bank deputy governor Daniel Mminele says monetary policy is delicate balancing act in current environment of elevated inflation risks and slow global growth