1.

Purpose of survey

This survey is conducted to obtain statistical information that is required for compiling a complete set of national financial and economic accounts for South Africa. These accounts will help to ensure that the country continues to meet the specifications of the Special Data Dissemination Standard (SDDS) introduced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in 1996.

2.

Confidentiality

Information collected will be aggregated and disseminated in the Quarterly Bulletin of the South African Reserve Bank and on the Bank’s website (http://www.reservebank.co.za). All information will be treated as confidential and no individual company statistics will be disclosed separately.

3.

Coverage

Consolidated information for groups of organisations should be reported on Form F02 when all the subsidiary organisations of the main organisation are operating in the same sector of economic activity. Organisations engaged in a sector of economic activity other than that of the main organisation should submit separate returns.

4.

Nil returns

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

5.

Duplicate of return

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

6.

Institutional Sector Classification Guide for South Africa

An Institutional Sector Classification Guide for South Africa for completing Form F02 is available on the website of the South African Reserve Bank (http://www.reservebank.co.za/sectorguide).

7.

Market values

Balance sheet data should reflect market values as far as possible.

8.

Guide for the completion of statistical returns by public-sector institutions

A Guide for the completion of statistical returns by public-sector institutions for completing Form F02 is available on the website of the South African Reserve Bank (http://www.reservebank.co.za/publicsectorguide).

9.

Enquiries

Enquiries should be directed to:

Public Finance Division

Research Department

South African Reserve Bank

PO Box 7433

Pretoria

0001

For all administrative queries please contact:

Telephone (012) 313-3674

Fax (012) 313-4013/3759

For all technical queries please contact:

Telephone (012) 313-4188/3251

or send an e-mail by using the facility provided on the South African Reserve Bank website

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

10.

Postage

A postage-paid envelope is enclosed for mailing your return to the Bank.