The lower oil prices may also accelerate the build-up of deflationary pressures in certain advanced economies. Domestic economic developments Although the South African economy expanded at a brisk annualised rate of 4,1 per cent in the final quarter of 2014, growth for the full year was a disappointing 1,5 per cent and represents the second-lowest growth rate recorded over the past sixteen years.
Toshihiko Fukui: Islamic finance – developments, diversity and challenges Opening remarks by Mr Toshihiko Fukui, Governor of the Bank of Japan, at the Nikkei Islamic Finance Symposium 2008: "Islamic Finance: Constant Evolution and Emerging Opportunities", Tokyo, 23 February 2008.