Prudential Authority Guidance Note Status Update

SARB Prudential Authority

Published March 9th, 2026

Detected March 14th, 2026

Summary

The South African Prudential Authority has issued Guidance Note 1 of 2026, updating the status of previously issued guidance notes for deposit-taking institutions. This annual note clarifies which guidance remains in effect for the upcoming year, ensuring awareness among banks, controlling companies, and their auditors.

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What changed

The Prudential Authority (PA) of the South African Reserve Bank has published Guidance Note 1 of 2026, which serves as an annual update on the status of previously issued guidance notes relevant to banks, controlling companies, and their auditors. This note clarifies which existing guidance remains in effect for the year 2026, building upon the process established in 2008. The primary purpose is to ensure that regulated entities are aware of the current applicability of all prior guidance.

This guidance is primarily informational, confirming the continued validity of existing directives rather than introducing new requirements or obligations. Regulated entities, specifically banks and their auditors, should review this note to confirm their understanding of which guidance notes are currently active. No immediate action is required beyond ensuring internal awareness of the updated status of these guidance notes.

What to do next

Review Guidance Note 1 of 2026 to confirm the current status of all previously issued guidance notes.
Ensure internal records reflect the active guidance notes for the year 2026.

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Title : Guidance Note 1 of 2026 - Status of previously issued Guidance Notes Published Date: 2026-03-09 Last Modified Date: 2026-03-10, 07:10 AM Category: PA Deposit-takers > Banks Guidance Notes | Publications > Prudential Authority Banks Act Guidance Note 1/2008 dated 7 May 2008 established the process whereby banks (including branches of foreign institutions), controlling companies and auditors of banks or controlling companies are informed of the status of previously issued guidance notes.

To ensure that banks (including branches of foreign institutions), controlling
companies, and auditors of banks or controlling companies are fully aware of which previously issued guidance notes remain in effect, the first guidance note of a particular year will serve as a notification to all institutions, indicating which previously issued guidance notes remain effective for the ensuing year.

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