Research & Analysis
Publication

Regulation of Branchless Banking in South Africa

This update of CGAP’s 2008 “Notes on Regulation of Branchless Banking in South Africa” incorporates research conducted by CGAP in January 2010. It is one of 11 country updates produced by CGAP as a part of the G20 Access through Innovation (ATI) Sub-Group’s workplan.

Topic: Digital Innovation, Enabling and Responsible Financial Policy
Regions:
Sub-Saharan Africa
Countries:
South Africa

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