SADC Banking Association

SADC Banking Association As a participant on the payment’s sub-committee, the SADCBA is intrinsically involved in their ground breaking Payments Project.

Over the years the SADCBA has increased its participation on CCBG sub-committee structures and today it plays an active role in the payments, financial markets, banking supervision, and exchange control sub-committees. The SADCBA views this project as being both strategic and necessary for the advancement of banking in SADC. Beyond the CCBG agenda, the SADCBA provides a regional banking leadership

platform for strategic direction to be given on matters pertinent to the transformation of the banking sector in the region. Being conscious of a collective duty to promote and transform the whole of SADC into a dynamic and well integrated economic block, the SADCBA is taking the necessary steps to maximise the cooperation of member banking associations to encourage, inter alia:
• The creation of an environment for the development and proliferation of harmonised, inclusive, and sustainable banking services in SADC.
• Co-operation with national regulators in the pursuit of complementary goals in order to achieve integrity and credibility with respect to banking services in the region.
• Improved technical and regulatory capacity of member associations to make their financial markets more attractive to both regional and international investors.

Um passo decisivo para a integração financeira na África Austral!A inclusão do Kwanza Angolano (AOA) na plataforma de pa...
29/07/2026

Um passo decisivo para a integração financeira na África Austral!

A inclusão do Kwanza Angolano (AOA) na plataforma de pagamentos SADC-RTGS representa um marco estratégico para o comércio transfronteiriço na região.

Ao expandir a liquidação em moedas locais, fortalecemos diretamente as iniciativas de integração do Secretariado da SADC e impulsionamos a Zona de Comércio Livre Continental Africana (AfCFTA), reduzindo custos e elimiando barreiras comerciais.

Além disso, este avanço alinha-se aos alvos do G20 para tornar os pagamentos transfronteiriços mais rápidos, transparentes e inclusivos.

Seguimos promovendo um ecossistema financeiro mais robusto, eficiente e interconectado para toda a região!

29/07/2026

Trade across Southern Africa just got smoother. 🤝

Integrating the Angolan Kwanza (AOA) into the SADC-RTGS Payment Platform isn't just a technical upgrade—it’s a major step toward economic unity.

This move directly supports:
1️⃣ The SADC Secretariat’s strategic integration goals
2️⃣ The AfCFTA framework for unlocking intra-African commerce
3️⃣ The G20 cross-border targets to cut transaction costs and delays

More settlement options mean stronger regional trade, fewer barriers, and a more resilient financial ecosystem for all member states.

-RTGS

13/05/2026

Ten years on, financial inclusion in SADC has come a long way — but the work continues.

At the closing of the Forum, one thing remains clear: access alone is not enough.

While more people can now access financial services, challenges remain around affordability, usage and relevance - especially for households, rural communities and MSMEs.

The focus is on impact: making financial systems work better for people and businesses in their daily lives.

Thank you to all partners, speakers and participants who contributed to this important conversation. More insights will be shared soon.



SADC Banking Association
SADC

Congratulations 🎊
05/05/2026

Congratulations 🎊

As the global conversation shifts towards building more inclusive and resilient financial systems, the SADC region is marking an important milestone.

For over a decade, financial inclusion has helped lay the groundwork for greater economic participation, resilience and growth across the region. This year, as we mark the 10th anniversary of the SADC Financial Inclusion Forum, the focus is evolving – from access to impact.

What does it take to ensure financial systems truly work for people, businesses and economies? Follow along for insights from the Forum, starting tomorrow.

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