Unfair Competition

It is reported that at yesterday’s meeting of the African Central Bank of Standard Bank, Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala expressed broad support for the Central Bank’s Digital Currency (CBDC), but believed that retail options could lead to unfair competition.   CEO of Standard Bank: Retail CBDC may lead to unfair competition Analysis based on this information:The African Central Bank of Standard Bank held a meeting yesterday where the CEO of Standard Bank, Sim Tshabalala, announced his support for the proposed Digital Currency by the Central Bank. However, Tshabalala expressed concerns that offering Retail options for the new currency could result in unfair competition. The Digital Currency proposed by the African Central Bank is an innovative step towards modernizing the financial industry across the African continent. Traditional banking systems rely on physical currency, which makes them prone to currency theft and the costs of printing and distribution. Moreover, the current payment systems are slow and costly, making it difficult for…