Individuals Granted Direct Access to Exchange-Traded Bond Purchases

In Belarus, individuals who are not qualified investors will be able to purchase exchange-traded bonds without intermediaries. The Finance Ministry said the relevant resolution entered into force on July 23.

Exchange-traded bonds available for direct purchase by individuals without intermediaries will be offered through the Finmarket platform of the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange.

The Finance Ministry stressed that the measure applies only to bonds included in the Belarusian Currency and Stock Exchange’s quotation lists.