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It is a tremendous achievement for any entity. Congratulations to THE BANKING ASSOCIATION SOUTH AFRICA on achieving this milestone. We are proud to be associated with such an organization and look forward to many more years of our contribution to the growth of South Africa. HABIB OVERSEAS INCORPORATED IN SOUTH AFRICA Congratulations on 21 years of MAKING WORLDCLASS BANKING IN SOUTH AFRICA HAPPEN The South African financial services sector is widely regarded as being among the best in the world, with the 2012/2013 World Economic Forum Global Competitiveness Survey placing the country second globally for the availability of financial services and for the soundness of banks. This would not be possible without industrywide collaboration and oversight. The role played by The Banking Association South Africa in this achievement cannot be underestimated and its efforts are worthy of recognition. As the industry body representing all registered banks in South Africa, The Banking Association South Africa is tasked with championing the interests of the industry, at the same time ensuring that all South Africans have access to banking services in a manner that contributes to financial empowerment, economic growth and sustainability. Congratulations to The Banking Association South Africa on 21 years of making worldclass banking happen in South Africa. Mike Brown Nedbank Chief Executive Nedbank is an authorised financial services and credit provider. page40.indd 1 2013/07/16 11:36 AM