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South African banks’ rising external debt slips under radar

The publication of South African Q4 balance of payments data last month grabbed the headlines because of the sharp reduction in the current account deficit, but the worrying rise in banks’ external borrowing went largely unnoticed. In this Watch, we explain why this is a risk that needs to be watched closely.

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