Opportunities for the diaspora in the financial sector

The Reserve Bank of Malawi has a dedicated section for investment opportunities as well as certain facilities that enable the diaspora to open non-resident foreign-denominated accounts (FCDAs) with any commercial bank in Malawi. Investment opportunities target Treasury Bills (as short-term debt obligations to the Government with maturity of less than one year), and Treasury Notes (long-term obligations with maturity periods of 2, 3, 4, and 5 years). Additionally, the Export Development Fund aims to engage diaspora entities capable “of dealing in commodity trade and other products to create demand for Malawian products” abroad.