The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has extended the deadline for enquiries, suggestions or comments on the discussion document: ‘A new macro-prudential policy framework for South Africa,’ to 31 March 2017.Ahead of the deadline, all interested parties are invited to participate in an information session regarding the proposed approach to a new macro-prudential policy framework.  Date:            16 March 2017Venue:          South African Reserve Bank, PretoriaTime:            17h30 for 18:00RSVP:           SARB-MacroPru@resbank.co.za The discussion paper outlines SARB’s proposed approach to executing its financial stability policy mandate. It discusses the institutional structure, the objectives of macro-prudential policy, and the decision-making process to be applied in the process of activating macro-prudential instruments. It also describes a range of possible instruments to be used in mitigating systemic risk. Correspondence regarding the consultation should be addressed to: Head: Financial Stability DepartmentSouth African Reserve BankP O Box 427Pretoria0001Tel:        +27 12 313 3601E-mail:    SARB-MacroPru@resbank.co.za When responding, please state your affiliation or whether you are doing so in your personal capacity. Please note that a summary of responses may be published unless respondents explicitly request otherwise.Issued by SARB Media Relationsmedia@resbank.co.za