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Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017 (Act No. 9 of 2017)

Chapter 2 : Financial Stability

Part 4 : Financial Sector Contingency Forum

25. Financial Sector Contingency Forum

 

(1) The Governor must establish a forum called the Financial Sector Contingency Forum.

 

(2) The primary objective of the Financial Sector Contingency Forum is to assist the Financial Stability Oversight Committee with—
(a) the identification of potential risks that systemic events will occur; and
(b) the co-ordination of appropriate plans, mechanisms and structures to mitigate those risks.

 

(3) The Financial Sector Contingency Forum is composed of at least eight members, including—
(a) a Deputy Governor designated by the Governor, which Deputy Governor is the Chairperson;
(c) representatives of other organs of state, as the Chairperson may determine; and
(d) representatives of financial sector industry bodies and any other relevant person, as the Chairperson may determine.

 

(4) The Financial Sector Contingency Forum must meet at least every six months.

 

(5) The Financial Sector Contingency Forum must be convened and must function in accordance with procedures determined by the Governor.

 

(6) The Reserve Bank must provide administrative support, and other resources, including financial resources, for the effective functioning of the Financial Sector Contingency Forum.