Banker S.A. April 2014 | Page 38

The South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC) was formed in 2002 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Banking Association of South Africa. The centre is primary funded by Absa, First National Bank and Standard Bank. Investec, African Bank, Capitec Bank, Mercantile Bank, Bank of Athens, UBank, Citi Bank, Bidvest Bank and Nedbank are the other funding banks of SABRIC. In addition, SBV, G4S, Protea Coin (cash-in-transit companies) and ATM Solutions (independent ATM service provider) also contribute to SABRIC’s funding. SABRIC is instrumental in reducing banking crime through a co-operative approach between all the stakeholders. Its principle business is to detect, prevent and reduce organised crime in the banking industry through effective public private partnerships. Untitled-1 1 In addition to fighting crime, SABRIC embarks on awareness initiatives in order to educate consumers on how to bank safer. SABRIC co-ordinates interbank activities aimed at addressing organised bankrelated commercial and violent crime and acts as a nodal point between the bank industry and others, in respect of issues relating to crime. The creation of public awareness of various bank-related crimes and educating the public on how to protect themselves is one of SABRIC’s key focus areas. Tips on how to bank safer can be found at our website and the following social media sites: www.sabric.co.za www.facebook.com/sabricza www.twitter.com/sabric 2014/04/07 10:06 AM