Banking Law in South Africa

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Introduction

South African banking law governs the regulation, supervision, and operation of banks and financial institutions within a sophisticated regulatory framework. The legal architecture is built around the Banks Act 94 of 1990, the South African Reserve Bank Act 90 of 1989, and the Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017 (FSR Act), which established the “Twin Peaks” model of financial regulation.

The South African Reserve Bank

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB), established in 1921, is the central bank of South Africa. Section 224 of the Constitution provides that the SARB’s primary objective is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth. The SARB must perform its functions independently, subject only to consultation with the Minister of Finance. The SARB’s Prudential Authority, established under the FSR Act, is responsible for the prudential regulation of banks, insurance companies, and other financial institutions.

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Banking Law in South Africa

Introduction

The South African Reserve Bank