1.

Purpose of survey

This survey is taken for statistical purposes in order to compile official statements of South Africa's Balance of Payments and international investment position, of which returns also have to be submitted to the International Monetary Fund in terms of Section 5 of Article VIII of the Articles of Agreement of the Fund.

2.

Authority

The information requested is collected in terms of the regulations published under Government Notices 702 and 703 of 20 April 1956.

3.

Confidentiality

In terms of clause 4 of the regulations referred to above, all employees of the Reserve Bank involved in this survey are sworn to secrecy. Over and above this provision, assurance is given that no action of any kind will be taken under the Exchange Control Regulations against any organisation or person on the grounds of information furnished in this survey.

4.

Penalty

Refusal or neglect to furnish the information called for, is an offence subject to penalty.

5.

Unit of recording

All figures should be reported in rand.

6.

Estimates

If accurate information is not available, best estimates should be provided.

7.

Nil returns

This form should be returned to the South African Reserve Bank even in those cases where it contains no information.

8.

Duplicate of return

A copy of this return should be retained for reference purposes.

9.

Postage

A reply-paid envelope is enclosed for mailing this form to the Reserve Bank.

10.

Queries

Queries should be addressed to:

Balance of Payments Division,

Research Department,

South African Reserve Bank,

PO Box 7433,

Pretoria,

0001;

telephone (012) 313-3743

fax (012) 313-4013/3759

or by sending an e-mail by utilising the facility provided under the following address:

(http://www.reservebank.co.za/forms).