South Africa
Global outlook has deteriorated: Sarb’s Marcus
South African Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus pins gloomy global economic outlook on events in Europe and United States
Sarb - Annual Economic Report (2011)
South African Reserve Bank 2011 Annual Economic Report shows economic recovery in South Africa continued to gain momentum in 2010 and early 2011
Sarb’s Mnyande emphasises importance of monetary policy in recovery
South African Reserve Bank chief economist Monde Mnyande says monetary policy to play more prominent role in policymaking
South African Reserve Bank – Annual Report (2010–11)
South African Reserve Bank 2010–11 Annual Report says there is no obvious threat to domestic financial stability
Sarb’s Marcus on the economist profession
South African Reserve Bank governor Gill Marcus says economists’ role in society included acting as a constraining voice on economic issues
OECD and South Africa to set up first African sovereign debt management centre
New centre will train African government officials in managing sovereign debt and set up a government debt database for the region
South Africa inflation set to exceed target range
Monetary Policy Committee statement reveals South African Reserve Bank’s fears over inflation
Sarb’s Mminele on policymaking in volatile markets
South African Reserve Bank deputy governor Daniel Mminele discusses challenges for policymakers in uncertain financial markets
South Africa’s chief banking regulator to retire early
South African Reserve Bank’s Errol Kruger to leave in the summer
Australia, Finland and South Africa modernise web offerings
The central banks of Australia, Finland and South Africa all update their hi-tech offerings with new Twitter accounts, blogs and websites
New deputy governor for the South African Reserve Bank
Director-general of South African treasury Lesetja Kganyago to move to Sarb in May
Establishment of Southern African currency union delayed: Sarb’s Mminele
South African Reserve Bank deputy governor Daniel Mminele says timeline for adoption of Southern African Development Community single currency will be reviewed
Wellink calls on Africa to address sifis
Netherlands Bank president Nout Wellink calls on African region to take action against financial institutions that pose systemic threats
Sarb, investors draw a line under dispute
South African Reserve Bank's first ordinary general meeting under amended law passes without shareholder dissent; governor Gill Marcus says outreach to shareholders will be expanded
Sarb refutes faulty rand note claims
South African Reserve Bank says it has full confidence in currency after media reports of flawed batches of R100 notes; issue surfaces ahead of first general meeting under new central bank law
Sarb’s Mminele on payment system reform
South African Reserve Bank deputy governor Daniel Mminele says international payment system should receive special attention
Sarb makes fresh bid to revive output
South Africa Reserve Bank cuts rates by 50 basis points in bid to boost output; analyst says policy subscribed will have little impact on supply side
Rand volatility a by-product of open economy: Sarb’s Mminele
South African Reserve Bank deputy governor Daniel Mminele says currency fluctuations are to be expected; stresses opposition to fixed exchange rate, dropping inflation targeting
Sarb bill passes in parliament’s lower house
South Africa’s National Assembly approves package of amendments edifying central bank law against shareholder machinations
South Africa in fresh attempt to curb rand volatility
Ruling African National Congress will consider short-term capital inflows tax to curb rand volatility, currency’s strength; party questions merits of Sarb’s hard-won inflation targeting regime
Sarb trumps investors in fight to amend law
South African parliamentary committee approves amendments proposed by central bank to protect it from shareholder attack; bill now expected to be signed into law
South Africa’s Gordhan stands up for inflation targeting, flexible rand policies
South African finance minister defends central bank’s key frameworks, lauding benefits to credibility and stability
Interview: Gill Marcus
The governor of the South African Reserve Bank tells CentralBanking.com why reforms can’t be rushed and discusses the role of central banks within society
Naidene Ford-Hoon to head Sarb financial services wing
Accountant Naidene Ford-Hoon replaces Gerrie Terblanche as head of financial services at the South African Reserve Bank