How Opening Government Securities to Foreign Investors Could Strengthen Tanzania’s Shilling, Boost Economy

Foreign investors buy over US$216mn worth of Sri Lanka rupee bonds in eight weeks

ECONOMYNEXT – Foreign investors bought a net 71.7 billion rupees (US$216.7 million) worth of Sri Lanka rupee bonds in eight straight weeks through August 7, Central Bank data showed, amid a firmer rupee currency. Foreigners bought a net 4,036 million rupees (US$12.2 million at 1$=330 rupees) in the week end on August 7, extending the foreign buying in the government securities to 71.5 billion (US$216.7 million) since June 19. The inflows boosted…

How opening government securities to foreign investors could strengthen Tanzania’s Shilling, boost economy

The reform, which allows foreign investors to buy Treasury bills and bonds, is expected to broaden the investor base for government debt while creating another channel for foreign currency to...

PRESS RELEASE | Amendment to the Foreign Exchange Regulations, 2026 – Bank of Tanzania

The Bank of Tanzania wishes to notify the general public that the Foreign Exchnge (Amendment) Regulations, 2026 have been issued under the Foreign Exchange Act, Cap. 271 thorugh Government Notice (G.N) No 206 of 2026, published in the Government Gazette on 17 July 2026. The amenedments, among other things, permit all non-resident investors to invest in Treasury bills and bonds issued by the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania. Prior to…

International investors acquire more than $216 million in Sri Lankan rupee bonds within an eight-week period.

FINANCIAL CHRONICLE – According to data from the Central Bank, foreign investors acquired a net total of 71.7 billion rupees (approximately US$216.7 million) in Sri […] The post International investors acquire more than $216 million in Sri Lankan rupee bonds within an eight-week period. appeared first on FINANCIAL CHRONICLE.

Tanzania Opens Government Bonds to All Foreigners

Tanzania’s central bank has lifted restrictions on foreign ownership of government Treasury bills and bonds, opening the market to all international investors for the first time. Previously, only investors from the East African Community, the Southern African Development Community, and the Tanzanian diaspora could participate. The central bank said the reform is designed to deepen […]