BoB backs away from retail bond plan
Friday, July 28, 2023 | 140 Views |
NEW ROUTE: The central bank believes retail investors can still have access to government securities PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Speaking on Wednesday at an economic briefing for journalists, Governor Moses Pelaelo said the central bank had essentially put the brakes on the initiative.
“We found that it’s very complex and expensive to do,” he said in response to BusinessWeek enquiries.
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