When we agreed the date for this function, we did not know that we would be meeting on the eve of a rather crucial day for our country. Allow me to remind you that voting is an important responsibility of citizenship.
This event allows the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), and specifically FMD, to convey our appreciation for the working relationships we have developed with you, our counterparties – whether it be through the execution of open market operations or by engaging with you on the ever-increasing complexities of financial markets through our regular meetings or access to your research.