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Co-operative Banks Act, 2007 (Act No. 40 of 2007)

Chapter VII : Support Organisations

37. Requirements for accreditation

 

In order to qualify for accreditation a support organisation must demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the Agency, that-

(a) [Section 37(a) deleted by section 245(a) of Act No. 45 of 2013];
(b) support agreements have been entered into with at least two co-operative banks or co-operative financial institutions, which support agreements may provide for—
(i) development and support;
(ii) ongoing education and training of members, directors and personnel; and
(iii) assistance in managing and maintaining prudential requirements, establishment of risk management systems, improvement of governance arrangements and audits;

[Section 37(b) amended by section 245(b) of Act No. 45 of 2013]

(c) it has the requisite experience, knowledge, qualifications and competence to give effect to its obligations in terms of the support agreements; and
(d) it has sufficient human, financial, and operational capacity to function efficiently and competently.