South African banks all released from rand manipulation battle
The South African Constitutional Court has ruled in favor of major local banks, ending the Competition Commission's long-standing pursuit of them for alleged rand manipulation. The commission may still proceed with cases against several global financial institutions.
Why it matters
This ruling provides legal certainty for the South African banking sector and marks a significant setback for the Competition Commission's regulatory efforts.
JOHANNESBURG - All major South African banks are now off the hook when it comes to claims they manipulated the rand.
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