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Thursday, October 29, 2026
The South African Reserve Bank and financial institutions are preparing a backup plan in case legislation needed for the switch to a new rand benchmark interest rate isn't passed by the end of the year. Banking sector participants have expressed concern about potential disruptions if lawmakers miss the deadline. Officials are engaged in discussions with market participants to map out alternative implementation pathways. The contingency planning reflects broader regulatory efforts across global financial centers to modernize benchmark rate frameworks and reduce reliance on legacy systems. Market participants are monitoring developments closely as the year-end deadline approaches.
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