Banks penalised for breaching liquidity thresholds
Friday, May 29, 2015
Motsumi
At a press briefing held by the central bank this week, it emerged that at the peak of the liquidity squeeze, some banks fell below the minimum liquidity threshold and were subsequently penalised by the BoB.
The Banking Act prescribes that commercial banks are required to keep at least ten percent of the assets in cash or near cash local instruments to meet short-term depositor obligations.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...