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What is required for money-lending transactions involving a lender and a bank?
What is required for money-lending transactions involving a lender and a bank?
- They can occur if the lender decides to waive all conditions.
- They must be conducted without any notice requirements.
- They are free from any legislative oversight.
- They must follow the conditions set by the Minister in the relevant notice. (correct)
In a money-lending contract, who assumes the risks associated with the transaction?
In a money-lending contract, who assumes the risks associated with the transaction?
- The Agent representing the lender.
- The lender who initiated the contract. (correct)
- The bank acting as the borrower.
- The Registrar in charge of the transaction.
Which of the following is a requirement for mandatories involved in money-lending transactions?
Which of the following is a requirement for mandatories involved in money-lending transactions?
- They can operate without any designation by the Registrar.
- They should be registered in terms of an Act of Parliament. (correct)
- They must be natural persons only.
- They must only work with cash deposits from individuals.
Which of the following is NOT considered a deposit?
Which of the following is NOT considered a deposit?
What can serve as a basis for a contract of agency representation in money-lending?
What can serve as a basis for a contract of agency representation in money-lending?
When can money accepted as security for contract performance be regarded as a deposit?
When can money accepted as security for contract performance be regarded as a deposit?
What must happen to the acceptance of money from a mandator in money-lending?
What must happen to the acceptance of money from a mandator in money-lending?
Which of the following conditions would allow for a deposit based on a contractual agreement?
Which of the following conditions would allow for a deposit based on a contractual agreement?
What is the primary purpose of the Banks Act?
What is the primary purpose of the Banks Act?
Which institution is not covered by the Banks Act?
Which institution is not covered by the Banks Act?
What does the National Payment System Act primarily address?
What does the National Payment System Act primarily address?
What is systemic risk in the context of financial systems?
What is systemic risk in the context of financial systems?
What role does the SARB play according to the National Payment System Act?
What role does the SARB play according to the National Payment System Act?
What does the term 'Controlling Company' refer to?
What does the term 'Controlling Company' refer to?
What is the significance of the oversight provided by the SARB?
What is the significance of the oversight provided by the SARB?
Which of the following risks is NOT mentioned as a concern of payment systems?
Which of the following risks is NOT mentioned as a concern of payment systems?
What is the primary function of commercial banks?
What is the primary function of commercial banks?
Which of the following is included in the amounts paid among companies as described?
Which of the following is included in the amounts paid among companies as described?
Which type of insurance is associated with the Long-Term Insurance Act?
Which type of insurance is associated with the Long-Term Insurance Act?
What is a key feature of first-tier banks in South Africa?
What is a key feature of first-tier banks in South Africa?
What role do commercial banks play in payment systems?
What role do commercial banks play in payment systems?
Which of the following is NOT typically a payment made to an insurance entity?
Which of the following is NOT typically a payment made to an insurance entity?
What is an example of a contribution made by a member under the Pension Funds Act?
What is an example of a contribution made by a member under the Pension Funds Act?
Which of the following best describes a benefit fund as per the Income Tax Act?
Which of the following best describes a benefit fund as per the Income Tax Act?
What is a condition under which the bank may raise the defense of estoppel against a customer?
What is a condition under which the bank may raise the defense of estoppel against a customer?
What obligation does a customer have when the bank incurs expenses or losses due to their mandate?
What obligation does a customer have when the bank incurs expenses or losses due to their mandate?
Under which situation does the bank-customer relationship automatically terminate?
Under which situation does the bank-customer relationship automatically terminate?
What is one of the consequences of terminating the bank-customer relationship?
What is one of the consequences of terminating the bank-customer relationship?
Which legal obligation is specifically mentioned for certain customers like municipalities?
Which legal obligation is specifically mentioned for certain customers like municipalities?
In what way can statute influence the bank-customer relationship according to court findings?
In what way can statute influence the bank-customer relationship according to court findings?
What type of contract elements does the bank-customer relationship exhibit?
What type of contract elements does the bank-customer relationship exhibit?
What can restrict a bank's ability to perform its mandate with a customer?
What can restrict a bank's ability to perform its mandate with a customer?
How is the place of payment determined when there is no prior stipulation?
How is the place of payment determined when there is no prior stipulation?
What action must a debtor take if the sources do not indicate the place of payment?
What action must a debtor take if the sources do not indicate the place of payment?
Under what circumstances can a party pay a monetary debt before the stipulated date?
Under what circumstances can a party pay a monetary debt before the stipulated date?
What does regulation 3(1)(c) of the Exchange Control Regulations prohibit?
What does regulation 3(1)(c) of the Exchange Control Regulations prohibit?
What can a creditor choose if a payment was made at an incorrect place?
What can a creditor choose if a payment was made at an incorrect place?
What is typically the purpose of payment guarantees in sales of land?
What is typically the purpose of payment guarantees in sales of land?
What happens if a creditor is not obliged to accept an early payment?
What happens if a creditor is not obliged to accept an early payment?
What method determines the place of payment for electronic funds transfer (EFT)?
What method determines the place of payment for electronic funds transfer (EFT)?
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Study Notes
Money-Lending Transactions
- Activities must adhere to conditions set by the Minister in the relevant notice.
- Registrar prescribes conditions for money-lending transactions between lenders and banks through agency representation, with lenders assuming all risks.
- Agents act for lenders and manage contracts with banks, receiving funds from lenders for payment.
Roles of Mandatories
- Mandatories must be registered entities designated by the Registrar.
- They can accept funds from mandators for money-lending contracts.
- Deposits into bank accounts by mandatories can include pooled funds from multiple mandators.
Exclusions of Deposits
- Advance or part payments linked to contracts for sale, let, or hire of properties are not considered deposits.
- Security payments for contract performance or against losses are excluded from the deposit definition.
- Payments made for securing the return of property or state of repairs do not qualify as deposits.
- Intercompany payments between holding and subsidiary companies are excluded.
- Payments made by close relatives or executives to designated positions are not classified as deposits.
- Premiums paid to registered long-term or short-term insurers are excluded from the definition of deposit.
- Contributions to pension funds or benefit funds as defined under respective acts also do not classify as deposits.
Overview of Banking Tiers in South Africa
First-Tier Banks
- Commercial banks function as both commercial and retail banks, offering services to individual and business clients.
- Services include current accounts, deposit accounts, savings accounts, and loans.
- Commercial banks also provide payment intermediary services, essential for accessing banking systems.
Regulatory Framework and Acts
Banks Act
- Serves as the primary statute regulating South Africa's banking sector.
- Protects the public from losses due to bank insolvency and malpractices, ensuring fair competition.
- Applicable to public companies accepting deposits, excluding the Reserve Bank and specific development banks.
National Payment System Act
- Establishes provisions for effective financial systems and oversight of payment systems.
- Addresses risks in credit, liquidity, and settlement within payment systems to mitigate systemic risk.
- The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) oversees the National Payment System, ensuring safety and regulation.
Bank-Customer Relationship
- Defined as a complex interaction influenced by contractual elements such as loan agreements and mandates.
- Can terminate through mutual agreement, formal notice, or due to the natural person’s death or legal dissolution.
- Upon termination, any credit balance in the customer’s account becomes repayable immediately, ending certain bank obligations.
Payment Provisions and Regulations
- Common law allows early payment of debts if stipulations were solely for the debtor’s benefit.
- Statutory law provisions may influence or override common law regarding payment and contract performance guarantees.
Exchange Control Regulations
- Regulation 3(1)(c) prohibits payments to or on behalf of residents outside of the Republic without Treasury approval, ensuring controlled cross-border transactions.
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