SARB Proposes Implementation Dates for Certain Basel III Regulations

On May 03, 2019, the Prudential Authority proposed a directive related to the second set in a series of proposed amendments to the Regulations relating to Banks. The second set in the series of proposed amendments incorporates the following BCBS frameworks for implementation:

• The standardized approach for measuring counterparty credit risk exposures (SA-CCR)
• A capital standard for bank exposures to central counterparties (CCPs)
• Capital requirements for banks’ equity investments in funds

Based on the comments and proposal received and the outcome of the subsequent discussions held, it has been decided to revise the proposed implementation dates in South Africa for specified regulatory reforms as follows:

Amendments to Regulations are promulgated by Minister of Finance in terms of Section 90 of the Banks Act 1990, for implementation, only when the National Treasury and the Minister of Finance, at a minimum, have concluded their own respective processes related to, for example, the consideration of any relevant proposed amendments to legislation. Additionally, amendments to the regulations are promulgated, for implementation, when the National Treasury and the Minister of Finance are satisfied that a sufficiently robust consultation process has been followed in respect of the said proposed amendments to legislation.

Related Link: Guidance Note

Keywords: Middle East and Africa, South Africa, Banking, Capital Requirements, SA-CCR, Basel III, Implementation Dates, Market Risk, Credit Risk, IRRBB, Large Exposures, Output Floor, BCBS, SARB