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IMF says Reserve Bank is a model of transparency but must do more
Bank should provide ‘more information on dissenting MPC votes’
Fix local government to drive growth and investment, BER urges
New report says political interference must be reduced and national government needs clearer powers to intervene.
SA’s reputation will benefit as it shows it can mediate global issues in G20, says Treasury
The Treasury expects that the country's hosting of the G20 will cost R1bn
G20 finance folk to focus on easier, cheaper cross-border payments in Africa
Sending remittances globally costs about 6.65% of the amount sent, and cutting prices by at least five percentage points could save $16bn
G20 in push to boost role of global development banks
The provision of cheap finance to developing countries will be a focus area
Moody’s affirms South Africa outlook as stable
Ratings agency says it expects low economic growth and a stable government debt ratio of 80%
Financial system more stable but households, small businesses continue to take strain
The SA Reserve Bank’s Financial Stability Review finds the outlook for financial stability has improved.
Combat illegal mining from the top, says Sibanye-Stillwater CEO Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO says authorities should target crime kingpins, money-laundering and terror financing linked to illicit mining
Taboo on foreign borrowing is well and truly broken
The New Development Bank approved another billion or two dollars of loans to SA, bringing its total SA portfolio to more than $6bn (R106.3bn).
Business can make a difference, says Sibanye’s Neal Froneman
Sibanye-Stillwater CEO believes business can still do a lot on its own within law to disrupt criminal syndicates
