Salient aspects of the guidelines are the need to use ATM equipment, software and card technology that are in accord with international standards; and installation of platforms interoperable with international ATM and EFTPOS networks operated by companies of international repute.
Mr. Chairman, the theme for this event is ‘The Role of banks in the Integration of the Sub-region’ and let me make a short remark on that theme. Surely, the benefits of economic integration are well documented and governments in the sub-region, especially the WAMZ countries, have committed to achieving this goal.