DURBAN (Reuters) -G20 finance chiefs agreed a communique on Friday that underscored the importance of central bank independence and the role of the World Trade Organisation in advancing trade issues.

US set to shift its approach towards G20 when it takes over group’s rotating presidency from South Africa in December.

DURBAN (Reuters) -Major economies cannot allow uncertainty to become the new norm even though they face a novel world of growing trade restrictions and tariffs, Canada's finance minister said on Thursday.

Addressing leaders at the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) meetings, the SARB Governor highlighted the systemic risks posed by the insurance gap.

The G20 finance track said member states needed to double down on efforts for growth-oriented macroeconomic policies as global economies adjust to emerging threats.

In opening remarks, South Africa's Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the G20 must provide strategic global leadership, cooperation and action in the face of complex challenges.

The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump administration's plans said.

Japanese finance chief raises concern about how economy, financial markets will be affected by uncertainty around US tariffs, Jiji Press reports - Anadolu Ajansı