South Africa
Mboweni on the World Cup and the SA economy
In the speech 'The benefits of being a good host - the FIFA World Cup and the South African economy' given on 20 March Tito Mboweni of the SARB said South Africa's current account deficit widened sharply in the fourth quarter of 2006 and the central bank…
Mboweni on the role of the SARB and consumers
In the speech 'The role of the South African Reserve Bank in the protection of consumers' given on 15 March Tito Mboweni of the South African Reserve Bank said that while the central bank aimed to achieve price stability and low and sustainable inflation…
SARB's Guma on Swaziland and monetary union
In a speech given on 1 March Xolile Guma of the South African Reserve Bank said Swaziland needs to address a number of issues in regard to its position in the establishment of a regional monetary union.
Mboweni says SARB independent despite shareholders
Although the South African Reserve Bank is controlled by the government and private shareholders it is one of the most independent central banks in the world, Reserve Bank governor Tito Mboweni said in an article published Friday 12 January.
SARB's Quarterly Bulletin, December 2006
The South African Reserve Bank published its December 2006 Quarterly Bulletin on 8 December. According to the latest Bulletin, higher South African exports and a fall in oil imports helped narrow the current account deficit in the third quarter.
SARB's Guma on investing in Africa
In the speech 'Investing in Africa' given on 28 November X P Guma of the South African Reserve Bank said central bankers, and many who work in central banks often hear: they do not always listen.
SA's Mboweni unconcerned about rand
The governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Tito Mboweni, is unperturbed by the level of the rand, but remains worried about rising debt levels and rampant consumer spending.
Excellent investment prospects in SADC - Guma
The deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank, X.P. Guma, said in this speech that the investment prospects for South African Development Community (SADC) countries have never been rosier.
SA's Trevor Manuel to lead G20
South Africa's veteran finance minister, Trevor Manuel, has called on the group of 20 (G20) finance ministers and central bank governors to "build windmills in the calm of current global financial stability."
Mboweni on the National Payments System in SA
In a speech given on 15 November Tito Mboweni of the South African Reserve Bank said collaboration between the Bank and the banking industry has resulted in the South African Payment System being recognised as an example or model for development…
SARB's Mboweni on supporting development
In the speech 'Joining hands in support of development' given on 14 November Tito Mboweni of the South African Reserve Bank said the SARB will remain resolute to keep inflation under control, and not hesitate to change monetary policy before Christmas if…
SARB Financial Stability Review, September 2006
The South African Reserve Bank published the September 2006 edition of its Financial Stability Review on 10 November. In its latest report the SARB said the volatility of South Africa's rand could be negative for long-term growth, but for now the…
SARB Monetary Policy Review, November 2006
The South African Reserve Bank published its Monetary Policy Review for November 2006 on Wednesday 8 November. South Africa's inflation outlook has deteriorated over the past few months, with continued high consumer demand and a weaker currency seen as…
IMF's Lipsky calls for SA vigilance on rates
South Africa has responded "appropriately" to rising inflationary pressure but needs to remain vigilant, IMF first deputy managing director John Lipsky said on Tuesday 7 November.
Central banks and the challenge of development
Graham Bannock reviews a recent collection of essays examining the role central banks can play in developing economies
SARB's Mboweni on monetary policy decision making
In the speech 'Monetary policy decision making in an uncertain international economic environment' given on 2 November Tito Mboweni of the SARB said sustained lower international oil prices will help to contain inflation in South Africa, but this should…
Mboweni on the South African bond market
In the speech 'Celebrating excellence in the South African bond market' given on 26 October Tito Mboweni of the South African Reserve Bank said South Africa's solid fundamentals support economic growth, but the country remains vulnerable to changes in…
Mboweni on the SARB and academia
In the speech 'The relationship between the South African Reserve Bank and academia' given on 23 October Tito Mboweni of the South African Reserve Bank said that the country's widening current account deficit posed a risk to the exchange rate of the rand.
Mboweni on the challenge of employment equity
In the speech 'The challenge of employment equity with specific reference to transformation at the South African Reserve Bank' given on 13 October Tito Mboweni of the SARB said the progress we have made at the SARB with employment equity since 1999 has…
SARB's Mboweni on South Africa's financial markets
In the speech 'South Africa's financial markets within the Southern African sub-region' given on 7 October Tito Mboweni of the South African Reserve Bank said that a weaker rand might fuel inflation but that higher interest rates were unlikely to pose a…
SA's Mboweni on monetary policy and bond markets
In the speech 'Monetary policy and South African bond market developments' given on 5 October Tito Mboweni of the South African Reserve Bank said South Africa's rand is adjusting to the current account deficit but has fallen to levels that may add to…
Mboweni's overview of the South African economy
In the speech 'An overview of the South African economy' given on 3 October Tito Mboweni of the South African Reserve Bank said South Africa's structural imbalances need to be tackled to curb inflation pressures.
SARB's Mboweni on regulatory developments
In the speech 'International regulatory developments and the South African banking sector' given on 2 October Tito Mboweni of the South African Reserve Bank said South Africa's high rate of private sector credit is a major concern and poses a risk to the…
SARB rejects IMF inflation-target suggestion
The government and the South African Reserve Bank have asked the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to stop making policy suggestions that sound prescriptive, South African Reserve Bank Governor Tito Mboweni said on Friday 22 September.