South Africa Series

Inside Africa - South Africa

Moody's Analytics and KBA East Africa Webinar Series: Forward-Looking Risk Management

Join this webinar to learn about the challenges and best practices in the banking sector.

CBB Proposes to Align Rulebook Modules With Open Banking Framework

CBB proposed amendments to certain modules of the Rulebook Volume 1 for conventional banks, Volume 2 for Islamic banks, and Volume 5 for specialized licensees.

Dubai FSA Issues Resolution Module, Consults on Leverage Ratio Rules

Dubai FSA published the new Recovery and Resolution (RAR) module of the Dubai FSA Rulebook.

SARB Issues Liquidity Stress Test Rules and Resolution Regime Proposal

SARB issued directive (D4/2021) to all banks, branches of foreign institutions, controlling companies, eligible institutions, and auditors of banks or controlling companies regarding the requirements and frequency of conducting externally facilitated liquidity stress simulations.

Dubai FSA Updates and Introduces Rulebook Modules for Banks

Dubai FSA published new and updated Rulebook modules for banks, following consultation on a number of proposed legislative changes that were set out in the consultation papers numbered 131, 132, and 134.

BoM Revises Guidelines on ECAI Use and Cross-Border Exposure of Banks

BoM recently revised a couple of guideline documents for banks and signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BSP, the central bank of Philippines.

BOG Becomes Member of Basel Consultative Group

BOG announced that it has been admitted as a member of the Basel Consultative Group (BCG).

CBB Consults on Liquidity Risk Module and SME Financing Requirements

CBB proposed requirements on financing for small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), the consultation period for which ends on April 01, 2021.

Moody's Analytics and KBA East Africa Webinar Series: Corporate Credit Risk Scoring

Please join us for our next webinar in partnership with Kenya Banker's Association in our series for East Africa to discuss challenges and opportunities in wholesale credit risk modeling.

Custom Markets Methodology Overview

Explore our Custom Markets model methodology for commercial and multifamily properties within the Moody's Analytics REIS database.

SARB Directive Addresses Issuance of Certain AT1 Capital Instruments

SARB published the Directive D2/2021 that explains the stance of the Prudential Authority on the South African banks efforts to seek to include a contingent payment provision in the terms and conditions of their additional tier 1, or AT1, capital instruments.

SARB Updates Requirements for BA Returns for Banks

SARB published a Directive (D1/2021) on additional requirements for domestic systemically important banks or D-SIBs; these requirements relate to the bi-annual submission of credit-related statutory BA returns (BA 200 and BA 210), based on group consolidated information.

SARB Issues Guidance on Dividend Distributions and Bonus Payments

SARB published the guidance note (3/2021) on the distribution of dividends on ordinary shares and payment of cash bonuses to executive officers and material risk-takers, in light of the pandemic and the temporary regulatory capital relief provided by the Prudential Authority.

SARB Consults on Data and Reporting Requisites for Deposit Insurance

SARB published a discussion paper on data definition and the reporting requirements for deposit insurance in South Africa.

Avoiding the 50 Page Credit Application

In this webinar, we provide some practical tips on how to create effective credit write-ups with both improved writing and reasoning.

Moody's Analytics and RIMAN West Africa Webinar Series: Economic and Risk Outlook

Please join us to hear from Gega Todua, Economist as he shares the global economic outlook as we steer through the pandemic, with a focus on Nigeria and the surrounding region.

Moody's Analytics and KBA East Africa Webinar Series: Credit Risk Scoring

The session will cover the best practices for credit scorecard construction including importance of scoring, methodological nuances and model application.

BoM Proposes Guide for Issuance of Sustainable Bonds in Mauritius

BoM is consulting on a guide for the issuance of sustainable bonds in Mauritius, with the comment period ending on February 17, 2021.

Dubai FSA Updates Several Rulebook Modules in February 2021

Dubai FSA updated several modules of its Rulebook for financial institutions, including banks.

CBK Issues Statement on Distribution of Cash Dividends by Banks

A CBK statement affirmed that Kuwaiti banks may distribute cash dividends to their shareholders proportionate to the results and net profits for 2020, provided that such distribution should not affect the required capital adequacy ratio.

U.S. Macro & Regional Economic Outlook

While the new year has gotten off to a difficult start, it should end well.

BoM Issues Guidance on Capital Treatment of IFRS 9 Provisions

BoM published guidance on transitional arrangements for regulatory capital treatment of IFRS 9 provisions for expected credit losses.

BoM Revises Guideline on Liquidity Risk Management by Banks

BoM revised the guideline on management of liquidity risk that is applicable to all banks licensed in Mauritius.

CBE Publishes Circular on Management of Operational Risk by Banks

CBE published a circular on operational risk management, in line with the Basel Committee standard published in December 2017.

CBK Implements Advanced Stress Testing Framework for Banks

The Governor of CBK announced the development of a new framework for stress testing the banking system.

Moody's DataHub: Data Discovery and Delivery in the Cloud

Join us to learn more about the Moody's DataHub and see the platform in action. Moody's DataHub is Moody's next generation in data discovery and delivery.

SARB on Calculation of Derivative Exposure to Determine Leverage Ratio

SARB published a Directive (D7/2020) that specifies requirements for the calculation of derivative exposure amount for determining the leverage ratio.

SARB Circular on Exposures Secured by Residential Mortgage Bonds

SARB issued a Circular 4/2020 to provide clarity on interpretation and application of criteria related to exposures secured by residential mortgage bonds.