We have also indicated that the weaknesses revealed by these cases are not systemic and the banking sector remains strong and stable. The capital-adequacy ratio stood at 18.8 percent in March 2016, well above the statutory minimum of 14.5 percent.
•  Thirdly, the Department of Finance intends to introduce a new system for the primary sale of and secondary market making in government bonds by the appointment of a number of securities dealers from the private banking sector to operate as authorised dealers on behalf of the Treasury.