Change in ownership would not impact mandate, Sarb reassures

South African central bank responds to ruling party discussion on nationalisation

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The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) has assured the public that proposals to change the ownership of the central bank have “no bearing” on its policy or regulatory roles.

In a statement sent to Central Banking, the Sarb responded to reports that politicians were mulling the idea of making South Africa’s central bank state-owned. The suggestions were made at the African National Congress’s (ANC) policy conference at the beginning of July.

“The Sarb has noted the draft resolution by the ANC

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