Tanzania bank’s sector total assets grew by 2.6 in 2016
By Mnaku Mbani
The Tanzania banking sector continues to maintain steady growth
with total assets growing by 2.6 percent to TZS 27,978.2 billion at the end of
December 2016 compared with TZS 26,917.2 billion recorded at the end of
December 2015.
The Bank of Tanzania Monetary Policy Statement published today
says during the period under review, deposits accounted for 79.8 percent of
total liabilities.
The statement outlook shows that the banking sector is expected
to remain sound and stable, with liquidity and capital buffers remaining well
above the minimum requirement to withstand shocks.
“The Bank will continue to monitor risks to the banking sector
stability and intensify its efforts towards strengthening risk management
practices,” says a statement.
It says this will be done to ensure that the level of
nonperforming loans, which has depicted an upward trend over the recent past,
is reduced to below 5 percent target set by the Bank.
The Bank will also continue to promote efficient and effective
payment system in order to safeguard the financial sector stability, enhance
access to financial services, and promote development of the financial market.
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