The Prudential Authority (PA), the regulator of SA’s financial services sector, says foreign banks operating in SA often face a compliance minefield, with these banks now increasing their employment of locals who understand the lay of the land.

“The branches of foreign banks have maintained relatively healthy levels of profitability, capital and liquidity, with continued support from their respective head offices,” the regulator said in its latest annual report...

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