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BASA OBJECTS TO THE REMOVAL OF THE FINANCE MINISTER
The vacuum of leadership caused by the announcement of a cabinet reshuffle and appointment of a new Finance Minister, Deputy Finance Minister and the removal of additional cabinet ministers is of extreme concern for the whole of South Africa.
Read MoreBANKING INDUSTRY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PRESENTATION – 2011
We remember Uncle Kathy and celebrate his contribution to South Africa.
Read MoreMEDIUM TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT – PARLIAMENT 2016
South Africans need to collectively make the right choices to expedite the change and growth the country needs. it was the overriding message of National Treasury’s 2016 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS).
Read MoreSONA 2017 – TRANSFORMING AND GROWING THE ECONOMY
Read what The Banking Associations thinks about the upcoming SONA and topical issues of the day.
Read MorePRESIDENT’S REFERRAL OF FICA BILL – PARLIAMENT JANUARY 2017
BASA, on the opinion of legal counsel, affirmed that the relevant section in particular, and the Bill in general, does bear constitutional muster and the Committee should refer the Bill back to the President for signature.
Read MoreBANKER SA – PRESIDENT ZUMA REMOVES FINANCE MINISTER
There have beens some lows and some highs in 2016. However, despite these encouraging results, our country still has an immensely long way to go. Read Cas' take on the way forward for 2017.
Read MoreNPA WITHDRAWS CHARGES AGAINST MINISTER OF FINANCE, GORDHAN
The Banking Association welcomes the decision by the NPA to withdraw charges to Minister Pravin Gordhan, former Sars commissioner Oupa Magashula and former deputy Sars Commissioner Ivan Pillay. Read the full statement here.
Read More2016 MEDIUM TERM BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT – PRAVIN GORDHAN
The Banking Association welcomes the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) tabled by the Minister of Finance Pravin Gordhan, as it demonstrates a firm commitment to follow through on the priorities and objectives set out in the 2016 Budget.
Read MoreALLEGATIONS REGARDING THE MINISTER OF FINANCE – AUGUST 2016
The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) is extremely concerned around the events regarding the Minister of Finance, Mr. Pravin Gordhan.
Read MoreHOW SA AVERTED THE CREDIT DOWNGRADE – WITH CAS COOVADIA
On Wednesday, 17 August 2016, the Western Cape Business Opportunities Forum hosted a dinner in Cape Town and Mr. Cas Coovadia in his capacity as MD of BASA was the guest speaker.
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