The IFWG Innovation Hub is a collaborative effort of South African financial sector regulators to promote responsible fintech innovation.
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14 Apr 2022
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Meet Lyle Horsley – Head of SARB's Fintech Unit. She will be explaining the recently launched Project Khokha2, completed in collaboration with @FintechHubSA
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IFWG Innovation Hub retweeted
6 Apr 2022
To follow the launch of #ProjectKhoka2 go to youtube.com/watch?v=Tzcf_dlj….
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6 Apr 2022
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IFWG Innovation Hub retweeted
6 Apr 2022
Governor @KganyagoLesetja will today launch the #ProjectKhokha2 report that explores the policy & regulatory implications of tokenisation in financial markets. It tested the practical proof of concept (PoC) of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to settle debentures.
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5 Apr 2022
The SARB in collaboration with the IFWG is launching #ProjectKhokha2 report, which explores the policy and regulatory implications of tokenization in financial markets. It tested the practical proof of concept (PoC) of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to settle debentures.
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5 Apr 2022
#Projectkhokha2 The SARB’s participation in various CBDC-related projects is explorative, with no decisions being made to issue a CBDC. Project Khokha,
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5 Apr 2022
Project Dunbar and the SARB’s feasibility study into a retail CBDC are designed to allow for deeper insights, better policy alignment, and overall coordination on our response to CBDCs.
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10 Mar 2022
financial inclusion, and fair lending practices. In turn, South African consumers may benefit from these innovations through a more competitive market that potentially drives down the prices of financial products and services,
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10 Mar 2022
greater accessibility of financial products and services leading to increased inclusivity in the banking and financial services sector and improved product and service quality.
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10 Mar 2022
How does the Hub benefit South African consumers?
The Innovation Hub is intended to support the financial sector in introducing innovations that complement the core mandates of regulators, including financial stability and soundness, consumer protection,
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28 Feb 2022
Digital payments - The payment industry is comprehensively regulated in South Africa. Bank and non-bank participants must have formal authorization from SARB or the Payment Association of South Africa (PASA).
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28 Feb 2022
Fintech providers that facilitate digital payments involving legal tender are considered systems operators or third-party service providers, depending on their business activities, and must have PASA authorization.
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18 Feb 2022
Would you like to know more about the IFWG’s Innovation Hub and some of the cool initiatives happening in the #fintech space? Visit our website at ifwg.co.za or pop us a question at innovation@ifwg.co.za
IFWG #InnovationHub #Fintech
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4 Feb 2022
Financial sector policies and regulations are complex. The Regulatory Guidance Unit exists to help market innovators resolve specific questions regarding the policy landscape and regulatory requirements. Learn more here:
ifwg.co.za/regulatory-guidan…
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IFWG Innovation Hub retweeted
1 Feb 2022
#FSCAWarnings
The FSCA warns the public against FXT Trading Ltd: fsca.co.za/News Documents/…
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