Articles and Case Studies

New Directive Key to Formalise Remittances, Keep them Flowing

Location Africa

Authored by Eliamringi Mandari
Eyob Tesfaye (PhD)

An amended National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) directive increases permissible forex holdings by 15pc and eases restrictions on use. It is the right step to encourage inbound forex flows through the banking sector

Location Africa

Authored by Eliamringi Mandari
Eyob Tesfaye (PhD)

Topic Policy and Regulations

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