Or National Bank of Angola (BNA), carried out in this today, a currency sale auction, placing a EUR 100 million ceiling on the primary market, for opening letters of credit with the aim of ensuring the import of various goods, prioritizing the import of raw materials.
According to a press release from the Central Bank, this session did not result in any change in the exchange rate, 20 commercial banks participated.
The National Bank of Angola informs that the total costs to be charged by commercial banks, excluding the “spread” on the exchange rate and taxes, must not exceed 2.5% of the value of the letter of credit per quarter, including costs confirmation charges charged by the confirming bank.