News and insights

Strate Supervision has published its 2025 Regulatory and Supervisory Report, marking progress on strengthening its risk-based supervision framework and enhancing digital supervisory capabilities for more forward-looking and data-driven oversight.

Strate has been awarded level 1 Broad-based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) status following its latest evaluation by the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS). This is the sixth year in a row that Strate has achieved this level, which is a pleasing reflection of our commitment to the transformation of our people.

Strate Collateral Services is pleased to announce that we have successfully enabled our first non-bank client to meet their Regulatory Initial Margin (Reg IM) exchange obligations. Using our triparty collateral platform, Sanlam Life Insurance Limited (Sanlam) and their bank counterparts are able to exchange Reg IM in an automated and seamless process and continue to do so daily to meet their mark-to-market requirements.

Strate congratulates SA Home Loans on its successful issue of four bonds totalling R495 million under a R10 billion approved funding programme.

M&G Investments Southern Africa has joined our e-Voting platform and can now process voting instructions through our digital platform. Strate’s digital voting solution continues to gain ground across South Africa’s financial ecosystem.

For queries or operational assistance, contact clientservices@strate.co.za and CSD-Services@strate.co.za.

We are excited to welcome another client to our e-Voting platform. Foord Asset Management joins our e-Voting community, marking another significant milestone in our journey to advance digital voting solutions. Foord Asset Management can now process voting instructions through our fully digital solution.

On 21 May 2025, UK-based Shuka Minerals PLC will join the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, leveraging Strate’s direct central securities depository services for an efficient, end-to-end listing experience.

Welcome to our inaugural issue of StrateTalking, your quarterly update on Strate's issuer services, enhancements and events. This newsletter will keep you informed about our innovative solutions and opportunities that drive efficiency and value in your business.

On 21 May 2025, UK-based Shuka Minerals PLC will join the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, leveraging Strate’s direct central securities depository services for an efficient, end-to-end listing experience.

Strate has successfully enabled the South African Rand Overnight Index Average (ZARONIA) and Money Market Category IV initiative, which went live on 19 May 2025.

The South African financial market is preparing for a significant change with the implementation of the South African Rand Overnight Index Average (ZARONIA) as the new reference rate for financial market contracts.