South Africa: Financial Services

"Basel IV" is the latest regulatory capital standard introduced by Basel Committee on Banking Supervision for internationally active banks.

Banks designated as systemically important financial institutions ("SIFIs") by the South African Reserve Bank ("Reserve Bank") and their holding companies will be required to meet minimum...

Almost exactly five years after the Financial Services Board released the first draft board notice on margin requirements for derivatives...

Foreclosure on a primary residence is one of the most emotionally and economically devastating events that a debtor can face.

The JSE Limited ("JSE") undertook the ‘Rejuvenation Project' that included, among other things, a review of the composition and appropriateness of Section 19 (Specialist Securities)...

As part of a series of articles looking at Sustainable Finance, here we explore some of the key themes in Sustainable Financings in Africa, and the challenges to be overcome on transactions.

The Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Companies Act) has brought about a unique change in business methods.

ENS acted on behalf of Investec Bank Limited in an application for summary judgment against a defendant where the defendant had stood surety for the debts of certain companies.

With the introduction of business rescue by the new Companies Act (which came into effect on 1 May this year), a company director is obligated to either pass a resolution for business rescue or for liquidation, as soon as he or she becomes aware that the company is trading in a financially distressed situation or notify all stakeholders of the basis for not doing so.

When registering immovable property and mortgage bonds, a Conveyancer must carefully consider the seller's, purchaser's, or mortgagor's marital status and the applicable matrimonial regime.

Imagine you've just purchased a beautiful ground-floor sectional title unit in a secure complex. You love the space, but you dream of enclosing your patio to create an extra sun lounge or home office.

In the case of Standard Bank of SA Ltd v Stander and Others, the issue before the North West Division of the High Court of South Africa concerned...