ArticleJanuary 2018: Finance BriefingIn this month's Finance Briefing we review the effects of the new Mining (Local Content) Regulations, 2018 (the Regulations) on operations of commercial banks in Tanzania.TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleImpact Of The Amendments To The Mining Local Content Regulations On Banking OperationsIn this month's Finance Briefing we review the effects of the amendments to the Mining (Local Content) Regulations, 2018 on the operations of commercial banks in Tanzania.TanzaniaEnergy and Natural ResourcesClyde & Co
ArticleInterest Rate Based Monitory Policy FrameworkIn this industry update, we provide clarification on the Bank of Tanzania's (the BOT) adoption of the interest rate based monetary policy framework 2017/2018 (the Policy Framework).TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleRevolutionising Mobile Banking In TanzaniaIn this industry update, we highlight the actions taken in a move to revolutionise mobile banking in Tanzania.TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleBank Of Tanzania Issues New Directives On Foreign Exchange OperationsThe Bank of Tanzania recently issued a circular* to all foreign exchange authorised dealers operating in Tanzania...TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleInvesting In Government Securities In TanzaniaIn this month's briefing we highlight investments in Government securities by Tanzanian residents and the restrictions imposed under Tanzanian law on East African CommunityTanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleMicrofinance Regulations UpdateThe Bank of Tanzania recently published the Microfinance (Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Service Providers) Regulations (Regulations) issued under the Microfinance Act, 2018 (MFA).TanzaniaFinance and BankingBowmans
ArticleThe Finance Bill, 2020: Proposed Changes To The Tanzanian Fair Competition RegimeThe Finance Bill, 2020 (the Bill) proposes to amend section 60(1) of the Fair Competition Act, 2003 (the FCA) which relates to the imposition of penalties for various offences committed under the FCA.TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleEmpowering Female Entrepreneurs: Fostering Social And Economic Growth In East AfricaThe East African region is confronting significant socioeconomic challenges and opportunities for development. TanzaniaGovernment, Public SectorShikana Group
ArticleThe Impact Of Export Credit Agencies On The Tanzanian Lending MarketECAs are agencies initially designed to promote the industry of the home country and assist domestic companies in exporting their products to foreign markets.TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleDecision Of The Court Of Appeal In Nas Hauliers V. Equity Bank Kenya & Another Signals A New Era For Borrower ObligationsThe recent decision of the Court of Appeal in the case of Nas Hauliers Limited (Nas Hauliers) versus Equity Bank Kenya Limited (Equity Bank Kenya) and Equity Bank Tanzania Limited (Equity Bank Tanzania) marks a pivotal moment in Tanzania's banking sector. TanzaniaFinance and BankingDentons EALC East African Law Chambers
ArticleForeign Loans And The Process Of Obtaining A Debt Record Number From Bank Of TanzaniaAs an international law firm operating in Tanzania, we are often asked to provide advice and work on transactions involving international lenders providing debt facilities to corporate borrowers in Tanzania.TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleTanzania Court Of Appeal Makes Judgement On Spousal Consent On MortgagesOn the 11th May 2020, the Court of Appeal issued a judgment in the case of Hadija Issa Arerary v. Tanzania Postal Bank. The Court of Appeal considered what amounts to reasonable steps...TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleThe Role Of Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Providers In Expanding Access To Credit And The Draft Microfinance (Non-Deposit Taking Microfinance Service Providers) Regulations, 2024 In TanzaniaHow many of us in Tanzania know "informal" lenders who are lending millions per day to entrepreneurs?TanzaniaFinance and BankingShikana Group
ArticleBancassurance Guidelines 2019In this month's banking updater, we review the Bancassurance Guidelines for Banks and Financial Institutions (the Guidelines) which were published on 13 May 2019.TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleFinancial Consumer Protection: The Requirement To Establish A Consumer Complaints Handling MechanismIn this update we discuss the requirements under Part IX of the Bank of Tanzania (Financial Consumer Protection) Regulations of 2019 (the Regulations), for financial service providers in...TanzaniaFinance and BankingClyde & Co
ArticleTanzania's New Investment Act: "Same – Same But Different"The New Tanzania Investment Act 2022 has now become law replacing the Tanzania Investment Act Cap 38 RE 2015 and its amendments. TanzaniaFinance and BankingShikana Group
ArticleThe 2022 Tanzania Foreign Exchange Regulations And What It Means For Traders And Investors In Tanzania And The EAC?The Tanzania Foreign Exchange Regulations, Government Notice No. 294 published on 13/5/2022 are creating quite some noise in Tanzania amongst traders and investors. TanzaniaFinance and BankingShikana Group
ArticleTanzania Foreign Currency Regulations 2025: What Businesses Must Know About The TZS MandateIn March 2025, the Bank of Tanzania issued sweeping new foreign currency regulations that fundamentally change how businesses price, invoice, and contract within Tanzania.TanzaniaCorporate/Commercial LawShikana Group
ArticleTanzania's Finance Bill Of 2022: The Good And The Less GoodWe have been zealously waiting for the Budget 2022 to come out and the ensuing Finance Bill of 2022 because this is President Samia Hassan Suluhu's budget in essence. TanzaniaTaxShikana Group