Lesetja Kganyago
Changes in interest rates impact richest 20% more than the poor – Kganyago
South African governor says microloans are shaped by factors other than monetary policy
South African governor warns against nationalisation
Call comes as Sarb’s senior lawyer accuses government ombudsman of lying under oath
Central Banking Awards 2018: Gallery
See the winners from the big night, including leading figures from across the industry who came to pick up their awards
Kganyago on central bank independence and future plans for the IMFC
The South African Reserve Bank governor spoke with Christopher Jeffery at the Central Banking Awards about the South Africa’s new president, the importance of operational independence and key targets for the IMFC
South Africa’s ‘twin peaks’ regulatory model goes live
Sarb takes control of prudential regulation and new conduct regulator opens its doors
Sarb alters interest rate forecasts to extend easing
Central bank sees three 25bp hikes between now and 2021
ANC shelves Sarb nationalisation plan
South African Reserve Bank safe from ownership restructuring for now, as ruling party takes time to consult with other members of the ANC and “key stakeholders”
Financial regulation powers pose new threats to central banks – Kganyago
Emerging markets are better equipped to deal with capital flows, Sarb governor says
Central bankers must leave their ‘ivory towers’ – South African governor
Popular support is needed, says Central Banking’s governor of the year
The winners of the 2018 Central Banking Awards
Bank of Canada wins Central Bank of the Year, Lesetja Kganyago picks up Governor of the Year and Perng Fai-nan receives Lifetime Achievement Award; 16 more awards unveiled
Sarb triumphs over public protector in latest ruling
Mkhwebane ordered to pay opponents’ legal costs as judge rules investigation was “unacceptable”; Absa Bank vindicated in latest ruling
Governor of the year: Lesetja Kganyago
Kganyago has defended and enhanced the Sarb’s reputation as an independent and well-governed institution against all threats – despite a turbulent political and economic backdrop
People: PBoC deputy appointed vice-mayor of Beijing
First woman nominated as deputy governor at the Bank of Mexico; Kganyago bags IMF job; Sarb gets new MPC member
People: Riksbank appoints new head of financial stability
Sweden confirms the head of financial stability; BIS appoints new advisory board; Ukraine has new director of payment systems; and Angola reshuffles board of directors
Confidence key for South Africa’s economic recovery – Kganyago
Consumer confidence has been “sapped”, but governor remains optimistic nation can “turn things around” by implementing investor-friendly policies
Sarb returns to court amid secret meeting claims
New court documents allege South Africa’s public protector might have had “ulterior purpose”; secret meeting with presidency revealed
Court dismisses ‘irrational’ Sarb mandate challenge
Judge finds South African public protector’s attempt to change the Sarb’s mandate was illegal, irrational and unfair
Kganyago: monetary policy can't solve South Africa’s structural issues
Governor defends mandate, saying Sarb is focusing on what it “can do”, not “what it would like to do”; no “narrow focus”
Sarb takes action amid ‘extremely weak’ demand
Central bank revises down its forecasts as economic situation deteriorates; governor warns of possible cliff effect if there are further rating downgrades
Kganyago says public protector’s response was ‘not good enough’
Response to central bank’s challenge exposed Mkhwebane’s “own lack of competency”, Sarb governor says, reiterating that the central bank’s mandate should be “left alone”
Sarb appeals to court in battle to defend mandate
Kganyago stresses public protector’s words have had a “serious and detrimental effect on the economy”; her recommendations risk “further downgrades”, he says
South African governor rejects calls to change mandate
Public protector calls for the central bank to drop the defence of the value of the rand
Sarb monetary policy committee does not suffer from ‘groupthink’ – Kganyago
Sarb governor says there are often disagreements when it comes to policy decisions; central banks have now become “masters of communication”
Sarb’s Kahn: current conditions ‘do not bode well’ for economy
Kganyago’s advisor says political uncertainty is likely to continue throughout 2017 with no clear sign business or consumer confidence will improve