Page 8 of 9  Since launching the Innovation Hub, we have received nearly 100 queries in the Regulatory Guidance Unit and over 50 applications to the Regulatory Sandbox. These numbers show just how vibrant and dynamic the South African fintech ecosystem is.
Most importantly, though, they are a positive sign of increasing access to regulators and rule-making for fintechs, which enables us to hear more of those divergent and new voices. In addition, the Innovation Accelerator is a space for us to drive both internally oriented and market-facing innovation initiatives.