
Out of the grey, not yet in the clear: what EU delisting really means for South Africa
South Africa’s removal from the EU’s high-risk list eases regulatory friction, but economists caution that rebuilding investor confidence will be gradual.

South Africa’s removal from the EU’s high-risk list eases regulatory friction, but economists caution that rebuilding investor confidence will be gradual.

The FATF did not discuss removing SA from the grey list but focused on the progress the country has made in addressing the 22 Action Items.

South Africa received a positive risk rating upgrade recently, but according to Allianz Trade’s Country Risk Atlas, the country still faces increased commercial risk due to temporary disruptions in demand.

Momentum Investments’ Market and Economic Outlook – January 2024 highlights worldwide elections, geopolitical tensions, and South Africa’s challenges.