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| TITO MBOWENI APPOINTED AS MINISTER OF FINANCE | The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) welcomes the appointment of Tito Mboweni as Minister of Finance. The association worked closely … | | | | | | |
| NATIONAL TREASURY LAUNCHES TAX FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS (TFSA) | On the 1st march 2015, South Africa’s National Treasury launched the first tax free savings accounts (TFSAs). These non-retirement, TFSAs will … | | | | | | |
| Unsustainable NCA Amendment Rushed | The Banking Association SA is concerned that certain sections of the proposed new legislation concerning lending and borrowing are poorly … | | | | | | |
| PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA ANNOUNCES ECONOMIC RECOVERY AND STIMULUS PACKAGE | The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of an economic recovery and stimulus package for the … | | | | | | |
| THE 4TH ANNUAL TREK4MANDELA BASA EXECUTIVE CLIMB – 2015 | The 4th Annual Trek4Mandela 2015 Executive Climb in support of “Keeping the Girl Child in School” initiative will take place from 14 – … | | | | | | |
| STATEMENT OF THE MONETARY POLICY COMMITTEE | PRESS STATEMENT EMBARGO DELIVERY Issued by Lesetja Kganyago, Governor of the South African Reserve Bank Since the previous meeting of … | | | | | | |
| FINANCIAL LITERACY SPELLING BEE ACTIVATION MPUMALANGA – 2015 | PRESS RELEASE Mpumalanga learners are in for a special treat this coming Youth Month – June, when The Banking Association … | | | | | | |
| NATIONAL CREDIT REGULATOR REVIEW CREDIT AGREEMENT CHARGES | A court has ordered that draft recommendations on new credit fees must be completed by the end of April. The … | | | | | | |
| Banking POPIA Code of Conduct | Notice in Terms of Section 61(2) Of the Protection of Personal Information Act No 4 of 2013 (Popia) Code of … | | | | | | |
| Global Principles for Responsible Banking | The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) has officially endorsed the Principles for Responsible Banking, which set out the global banking … | | | | | | |
| LAND REFORM AND BANKS AMENDMENTS | Banks continue to provide loans to commercial farmers, despite the uncertainty about land reform and possible amendments to Section 25 … | | | | | | |
| BANK SERVICE DEPT OF HOME AFFAIRS IN ISSUING SMART ID CARDS | MEDIA RELEASE 24th April 2015 The Banking Association South Africa (The Banking Association) notes with concern the article on this … | | | | | | |
| BANKING ASSOCIATION SA AGAINST XENOPHOBIC ATTACKS | MEDIA STATEMENT 16 April 2015 The Banking Association South Africa (The Banking Association), on behalf of all member banks, unequivocally … | | | | | | |
| IMPORTANCE OF UPDATING PERSONAL DETAILS FOR FICA – 2015 | MEDIA STATEMENT 25 March 2015 Banking industry urges customers to submit information for FICA requirements The banking industry has embarked … | | | | | | |
| BANKING ON THE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE REVOLUTION | On April 21 1981, Standard Bank introduced 25 ATMs around Johannesburg, one of the first rollouts of ATMs by a … | | | | | | |
| Financial Crime Partnership | Public-Private Partnership Approach to Fighting Financial Crime Members of the banking community and the sector’s regulatory and supervisory authorities are … | | | | | | |
| THE IMPORTANCE OF FICA – INFOGRAPHIC | | | | | | | |
| Banks put backups in place as sector braces for shutdown | SA’s embattled economy is set to face collateral damage when finance union Sasbo embarks on a total shutdown of the … | | | | | | |
| October Update: COVID-19 Loan Guarantee | Covid-19 Financial Relief Update As at 26 September 2020, banks had provided R49,69 billion in financial relief – R33,61 billion … | | | | | | |
| June Covid-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme Update | June Covid-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme Update As at 19 June 2021, R18,39 billion in loans had been approved by banks … | | | | | | |
| STARSAVER™ LAUNCHES FIRST FINANCIAL LITERACY SPELLING BEE | Teach Children to Save South Africa programme now rebranded StarSaver™ will launch FinLit Spelling Bee,the first ever spelling competition focusing on financial … | | | | | | |
| Reconstruction and Recovery | BASA’s response to the Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan The Economic Reconstruction and Recovery Plan (ERRP) unveiled yesterday by President … | | | | | | |
| PRAVIN GORDHAN ADDRESS AT INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL FINANCE | The financial services sector in many African countries was extremely concentrated and the high costs inhibited the flow of credit, … | | | | | | |
| Robert Legh Message of Condolence | Message of condolence It is with great sadness that the Banking Association South Africa (BASA) heard of the passing of … | | | | | | |
| WOMEN’S MONTH 2013 – NEWS ARTICLE TOPICS WOMEN & SAVING | In South Africa, the month of August is dedicated to celebrate women’s strength, determination and achievements, and to remind people … | | | | | | |
| 2020 Medium Term Budget | 2020 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement The Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) was a frank assessment of the public … | | | | | | |
| NATIONAL CREDIT AMENDMENT BILL | Over-indebtedness is a serious economic and social challenge in South Africa. The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) supports debt intervention … | | | | | | |
| Looting and Violence Poses Risk to SA | Looting and violence in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng The destruction of bank branches and automatic teller machines (ATMs) in KZN and … | | | | | | |
| LESSONS ABOUT UNSECURED LENDING TAKEN FROM MARIKANA | As contentious as it may be to make the argument that unsecured lending contributed to the unrest in the mine … | | | | | | |
| Never Use Dye-Stained Notes | Never Use Dye-Stained Notes From ATMs ATMs are an essential part of our country’s economic infrastructure, providing vital services to … | | | | | | |
| BANKS SPEAK OUT ON LAND EXPROPRIATION | SA’s commercial banks have been surprisingly mute about the expropriation without compensation debate. But as the Land Bank makes clear, … | | | | | | |
| BRICS MEMBER COUNTRIES PUSHING FOR OWN DEVELOPMENT BANK | Encouraged by the growing shift in the balance of economic power between developed and emerging economies, BRICS member countries are … | | | | | | |
| Update: Business & Economic Recovery | Business and Economic Recovery Update The recent violence and unrest caused extensive damage to the infrastructure of banks in KwaZulu-Natal … | | | | | | |
| SA’S ECONOMIC GROWTH MUST BE UNDERPINNED BY CITIZEN SAVINGS | South Africans simply do not save enough – rather, we tend to spend. What is worse, credit is easy to … | | | | | | |
| November Update: COVID-19 Loan Guarantee | As at 24 October 2020, banks had provided over R50 billion in financial relief – R33,61 billion in payment … | | | | | | |
| Update: Business & Economic Recovery | Banks are ready and able to assist with the payment of social security grants and salaries at the end of … | | | | | | |
| BANKING NEWS – FNB LAUNCHES MOBILE CROSS-BORDER PAYMENTS | FNB has enabled cross border payments to Swaziland and Lesotho via a cellphone using its Pay2Cell service. FNB’s Pay2Cell, launched … | | | | | | |
| BANKING NEWS – IMPORTANCE OF INTERFACE DESIGN FOR MOBILE | As mobile computing continues its rapid growth in both the consumer and enterprise environments, software developers are faced with a … | | | | | | |
| SABRIC: Beware Coronavirus Scams | SABRIC, the South African Banking Risk Information Centre, would like to warn bank clients that cybercriminals are exploiting the spread … | | | | | | |
| FICA AMENDMENTS IMPACT SOUTH AFRICAN ACCOUNTABLE INSTITUTIONS | The Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No 38 of 2001 (FICA) is a piece of legislation introduced in South Africa to … | | | | | | |
| SSP MANAGER SHAHEEN BUCKUSS AUDITS BANKING INDUSTRY SKILLS | Accountants, economists, business analysts and investment bankers remain among the scarcest skills in the banking sector, while loan officers, National … | | | | | | |
| Banking Summit 2019 – Cas Coovadia | Welcome by BASA MD, Mr Cas Coovadia, to the 2019 Banking Summit Johannesburg 13 September 2019 Minister Tito Mboweni; Deputy … | | | | | | |
| Bank Infrastructure Recovery | Banks, retailers and the South African Post Office did not report any major incidents in the distribution of social security … | | | | | | |
| Banking Summit 2019 – Tito Mboweni | Banking Association South Africa Conference TT Mboweni, MP Minister of Finance 13 September 2019 Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for … | | | | | | |
| COVID-19 Pandemic Statement | The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) and its members are fully aware of the threat that the Covid-19 virus poses to … | | | | | | |
| 2012 FINSCOPE SURVEY RESULTS – 67% SOUTH AFRICANS BANKED | FinMark Trust’s FinScope South Africa 2012 survey results show an increase of 1.3 million people in South Africa’s banked population … | | | | | | |
| Banking Summit 2019 | Banking Summit 2019 Speeches Read Cas Coovadia’s Welcome Speech Read Minister of Finance of South Africa Tito Mboweni Speech Banking … | | | | | | |
| EBENEZER ESSOKA ON SA BUSINESS EXPANSION INTO AFRICA | Bow-tie clad Ebenezer Essoka has nuance, detailed knowledge of the continent whose banking system he has helped to transform for … | | | | | | |
| COVID-19 Business Supports President | Business Supports President’s Call for Decisiveness and Solidarity Johannesburg, 24 March 2020 All South African business organisations have called on their … | | | | | | |
| BASA ENCOURAGES MARKET PARTICIPANTS TO ADOPT THE FX GLOBAL CODE | The FX Global Code is a set of principles of good practice for the foreign exchange market, which was developed … | | | | | | |
| Banking Industry Security for Credit Card Fraud Patterns | The latest figures for banking industry card fraud losses released by the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) show … | | | | | | |
| Banks Respond to COVID-19 | Banks Respond to COVID-19: Keeping Essential Banking Services Open, Protecting Our Staff and Helping Our Customers South African banks strongly … | | | | | | |
| Cheques Are No Longer Valid | Cheques Will No Longer Be Used In The National Payment System The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Financial Sector … | | | | | | |
| FSCA WARNS THE PUBLIC AGAINST MRS SADIA AKBAR. | The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the public to act with caution when dealing with Sadia Akbar. According to … | | | | | | |
| Moody’s Downgrades SA’s Credit Rating | Moody’s Investor Services Downgrades South Africa’s Sovereign Credit Rating The decision by investor services agency Moody’s to cut South Africa’s … | | | | | | |
| Covid-19: Social Grant Charges Reduced | Banks Charges Reduced for Social Grant Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Lockdown Banks will significantly reduce their charges for South African Social … | | | | | | |
| SASBO Protest | Members of the Banking Association South Africa (BASA) are taking the necessary precautions to minimise disruption and inconvenience customers ahead … | | | | | | |
| BASA Appoints A New MD | The Banking Association South Africa Appoints a New Managing Director The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) is pleased to formally … | | | | | | |
| SARB VBS MUTUAL BANK MEDIA BRIEFING | Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago, his deputy and CEO of the Prudential Authority Kuben Naidoo are holding a briefing on … | | | | | | |
| Banks Hit By Downgrade | Credit Ratings Downgrade Percolates Through to Equal Hit to Banks Institutions are dependent on the health of the … | | | | | | |
| DISCOVERY BANK BECOMES NEW MEMBER | The Banking Association South Africa welcomes its newest member Discovery Bank. The Banking Association South Africa welcomed its newest member, … | | | | | | |
| December Update: COVID-19 Loan Guarantee | Covid-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme Update As at 21 November 2020, banks had approved R17,49 billion in loans to small businesses … | | | | | | |
| BANKS TO HELP ENSURE THE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF SOES | The ministers of Public Enterprises and Finance, Pravin Gordhan and Nhlanhla Nene, as well as the Deputy Minister of Finance, … | | | | | | |
| TRYING TO SEE A WAY FORWARD FOR THE COUNTRY AFTER ZUMA | The Indlulamithi project takes its name from the Nguni word for giraffe, which means to look above the trees. It … | | | | | | |
| THESE ARE THE 18 BIGGEST BANKS IN SOUTH AFRICA – INCLUDING DISCOVERY | The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) recently published its annual bank supervision report for 2017, which details the state of … | | | | | | |
| Update: Covid-19 Relief Measures | Update: Covid-19 Relief Measures for Customers South African banks have moved quickly to implement wide-ranging debt-relief measures to, wherever possible, … | | | | | | |
| 2017 AGM CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT | CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT Annual General Meeting 2017 was a tale of two halves for the Banking Association of South Africa (BASA) … | | | | | | |
| IMPORTANCE OF BUILDING PLANS | There is a common misconception that building plans are needed only prior to the construction of a new home. Homeowners … | | | | | | |
| FIVE BANKS RANKED AMONG SA’S STRONGEST BRANDS | Johannesburg – Five South African commercial banks are among the top 10 strongest brands in the country. Brand Finance, a … | | | | | | |
| Reserve Bank Interest Rate Cut | The latest interest rate cut by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) will give South African homeowners, consumers and businesses … | | | | | | |
| SASSA AND BANKING INDUSTRY TO SIGN MOU | Discussions with the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) on using the infrastructure of South African banks to assist in … | | | | | | |
| Business Urges Economic Reforms | Johannesburg – Big business has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to act urgently and implement short- and medium-term reforms and … | | | | | | |
| MOVING TOWARDS HIGHEST HANGING FRUITS | Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has developed a set of ambitious proposals to form part of its 2018 socio-economic engagement agenda … | | | | | | |
| CoFI Bill Submissions | The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) submission on the second draft of the Conduct of Financial Institutions (CoFI) Bill BASA … | | | | | | |
| FINANCIAL SECTOR CONDUCT AUTHORITY LAUNCHES | Dear valued stakeholder, THE FSCA IS HERE! We are delighted to confirm that, effective 1 April 2018; the Financial Services … | | | | | | |
| COVID-19 Call Centre Numbers | BASA is an industry association which represents those banks licenced to operate in South Africa. BASA is not able to … | | | | | | |
| MOODY’S KEEPS SOUTH AFRICA RATING AT INVESTMENT GRADE | The Banking Association South Africa welcomes the decision by Moody’s to keep South Africa’s credit rating at investment grade, now … | | | | | | |
| RESERVE BANK PLACES VBS MUTUAL BANK INTO CURATORSHIP | South African banks are entrusted with the earnings and savings of the country’s citizens. They are strictly monitored and regulated … | | | | | | |
| CABINET RESHUFFLE THE FIRST OF MANY STEPS ON THE ROAD TO ECONOMIC GROWTH | The announcement of a newly constituted cabinet must be applauded as a significant step in the President’s effort to win … | | | | | | |
| ATM Hygiene Measures | Hygiene Measures at Automatic Teller Machines South African banks are committed to creating a safe environment for their customers to … | | | | | | |
| Automated Teller Machines Fees | Social security grants and the availability of cash continued without interruption since the July 2021 unrest, despite the extensive damage … | | | | | | |
| GOVERNMENT DELIVERS A BOLD BUT FAIR BUDGET, BUT WE’LL NEED TO WORK TOGETHER QUICKLY TO BOOST TRUST AND CONFIDENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH | With today’s budget, government has shown its willingness to take some of the hard decisions necessary to restore fiscal stability, … | | | | | | |
| SOUTH AFRICAN BANKS SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT AND STAND READY TO PARTNER WITH GOVERNMENT ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE | We join the widespread applause of the State of the Nation Address by the President of South Africa, Mr Matamela … | | | | | | |
| COVID-19 Loan Scheme for SMEs | As announced by the President, National Treasury, the South African Reserve Bank and commercial banks have jointly created a guaranteed … | | | | | | |
| SABRIC Annual Crime Stats 2020 | SABRIC, the South African Banking Risk Information Centre, on behalf of the banking industry has released its annual crime … | | | | | | |
| WELCOME MR. PRESIDENT! WE WISH YOU AND THE COUNTRY GOOD FORTUNE | We welcome the appointment of Cyril Ramaphosa as President of South Africa. We trust that this will usher in a … | | | | | | |
| January 2021 Update: COVID-19 Loan Guarantee | Covid-19 Loan Guarantee Scheme Update As of 16 January 2021, R17,84 billion in loans had been approved by banks and … | | | | | | |
| SA BANKING SYSTEM WITH SAPO TICKS ALL THE BOXES FOR SOCIAL GRANT DISTRIBUTION | The distribution of social grants to the most vulnerable in South Africa continues to be at risk of disruption because … | | | | | | |
| THE STATE OF UNSECURED LENDING IN SA | Over-indebtedness among poor South Africans places strain on families, society and the economy. Adequately managing this debt is a vital … | | | | | | |
| Business Loss Reg Extension | The deadline to register a business loss due to the unrest in July has been extended until the 8th … | | | | | | |
| R200 billion Covid-19 Loan Scheme | Covid-19 Loan Scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises The R200 billion Covid-19 loan scheme is the outcome of the South … | | | | | | |
| The National Budget 2021 | The National Budget 2021 With his budget announcement today, the Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, had to put the country’s … | | | | | | |
| NEW ESKOM BOARD APPOINTED | The appointment of a new board of directors for Eskom will go a long way towards rebuilding confidence in the … | | | | | | |
| LESETJA KGANYAGO APPOINTED IMF INTERNATIONAL MONETARY AND FINANCIAL COMMITTEE CHAIR | 19 January 2018 We welcome the appointment of South African Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago as chair of the International … | | | | | | |
| BASA SGM GRADUATES WITH PHD ON 5 DECEMBER | Name of Candidate: Abba Omar, Yacoob Student Number: 0501212X Degree: Doctor of Philosophy, University of Witwatersrand September 2017 Title: An … | | | | | | |
| Expropriation Bill No. 23, 2020 | Summary: Expropriation Bill No. 23, 2020 The Banking Association is fully supportive of the state’s initiatives to rectify past racial … | | | | | | |
| NEWLY ELECTED ANC LEADERSHIP SHOULD FOCUS ON POLICY CERTAINTY AND SOCIAL COHESION | STATEMENT BY CAS COOVADIA, MD OF THE BANKING ASSOCIATION SOUTH AFRICA The Banking Association welcomes the successful conclusion of the … | | | | | | |
| Debt Relief for Customers | Debt Relief Assistance for Customers South African banks are implementing debt relief measures to assist customers who are experiencing financial … | | | | | | |
| THE ANC’S 54TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE | The successful conclusion of the 2017 ANC Elective Conference over the coming days is the single most pressing national priority … | | | | | | |
