Articles about South African Reserve Bank

ASAPP targets inclusion, access in 2026 roadmap

The association’s 2026 targets include driving fair access, real-time payments and inclusive digital growth in SA’s payments sector.

SARB rules out launch of digital currency in SA

A position paper on a retail central bank digital currency in SA concludes there is no compelling immediate need for its implementation.

First African G20 TechSprint competition winners announced

Teams from SA, Singapore and the UK were named the winners of the G20 TechSprint competition.

New TymeBank CEO charts growth, staff empowerment

Cheslyn Jacobs aims to elevate the bank to a top three position, while investing in employees and customer experience.

SARB takes 50% PayInc stake to drive digital payments

The central bank completes the acquisition of a 50% stake in PayInc, formerly known as BankservAfrica.

Cash’s crown slips, slightly

Cash remains the dominant payment method in South Africa, although digital alternatives are gaining ground.

‘SARB needs legislative process to bring crypto under its control’

The central bank can’t change regulations through the courts, says Joon Chong, a partner at law firm Webber Wentzel.

SARS tightens grip on crypto as legal battle looms

The taxman ramps up crypto transaction oversight as legal uncertainty persists over whether digital assets fall under foreign exchange controls.

Supreme Court to hear seminal crypto-currency case

The South African Reserve Bank’s push to apply 1961 regulations keeps businesses and consumers in the dark on cross-border crypto trading.

MoData at the confluence of cash and digital: Enabling SA’s payments evolution

MoData welcomes the SARB’s intention to integrate fintech-enabled cash-to-digital conversion mechanisms and wallet-based transaction data into the broader payments ecosystem modernisation strategy.

Ethics in focus as banks confront AI, fintech gap

AI is transforming financial services, but banks grapple with how to use it responsibly, while regulators consider data sovereignty rules.

SA’s digital currency pivot: MoData poised to lead the transformation

MoData has positioned itself as an ecosystem enabler in SA, focusing on both digital and cash transactions.