The IFWG Innovation Hub is a collaborative effort of South African financial sector regulators to promote responsible fintech innovation.

Joined May 2020
IFWG Innovation Hub retweeted
[THREAD] 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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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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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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#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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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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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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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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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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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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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 [email protected] IFWG #InnovationHub #Fintech
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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
#FSCAWarnings The FSCA warns the public against FXT Trading Ltd: fsca.co.za/News%20Documents/…