These are long dated papers issued by corporate companies as evidence of investment with tenors ranging from 5 to 20 years.
Foreign currency swaps
This involves the exchange of currencies at spot current date with one or more associated forward deals, or “legs”, where one currency amount is fixed.
Forward exchange contract
This involves the buying and selling of foreign currency for delivery in the future
The product hedges against foreign exchange rate risks and the availability of forex.
Medium tenor papers
These include Promissory Notes, Treasury Notes and Zero Coupon Notes which are issued by Government as evidence of a direct investment into Government paper or as payment for goods and services rendered to Government.
The tenor is from 3 months to 3 years with negotiable rates. Once purchased, the ownership is changed to the new holder.
Medium term notes
These are medium term papers issued by corporate companies as evidence of an investment with tenor ranging from 2 to 5 years.
Purchase and sale of foreign currency
Purchase of foreign currency
We buy foreign currency from your forex receivables through your foreign currency accounts at other banks or here at CDHIB.
We offer competitive exchange rates so that you can maximize on your MWK proceeds
We deal in all major currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP and ZAR
Sale of foreign currency
We sell foreign currency to meet your international payment obligations for imports, school fees, services etc
We deal in all major currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP and ZAR
Treasury bills
Government issued debt liquid asset tradable on secondary market.
Pricing
Liquidity driven by market benchmark
Target market
Companies and individuals
Benefits
- Alternative means of investment, other than traditional deposit products
- Offers attractive interest rates