Central Bank of Eswatini

Central Bank of Eswatini
Umntsholi Wemaswati
Headquarters Mahlokohla St., Mbabane
Coordinates 26°19′33″S 31°08′51″E / 26.32583°S 31.14750°E / -26.32583; 31.14750Coordinates: 26°19′33″S 31°08′51″E / 26.32583°S 31.14750°E / -26.32583; 31.14750
Established 1 April 1974 (1974-04-01)
Ownership Government owned
Central bank of Eswatini
Currency Swazi lilangeni
SZL (ISO 4217)
Website www.centralbank.org.sz

The Central Bank of Eswatini (Swazi: Umntsholi Wemaswati), is the central bank of Eswatini. It was established in April 1974 and is based in capital Mbabane. According to the bank's website, the bank's mission is to promote monetary stability and foster a stable and sound financial system.[1] Among the bank's responsibilities are managing Swaziland's foreign exchange position and safeguarding the country's foreign reserves of cash. The bank conducts weekly auctions of 91-day Swazi treasury bills, through "primary dealer" Swazi banks.The current governor is Majozi V. Sithole.


List of authorized banks of Swaziland

  • Swazi Bank
  • Standard Bank Swaziland
  • First National Bank Swaziland
  • Nedbank Swaziland
  • Swaziland Building Society

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Central Bank of Swaziland: Mission". Archived from the original on 2007-03-28. Retrieved 2007-05-03.
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