Dar es Salaam, Aug. 19 -- IN every economy, progress is measured not only by skyscrapers, highways and industries, but also by how ordinary citizens participate in and benefit from growth. Tanzanias capital market has long been seen as a sophisticated arena reserved for the few financial experts, corporations, or wealthy individuals. For the average citizen, the perception was simple: “This space is not for me; my capital is too small.” But that narrative is changing.

And at the heart of this change stands Vertex International Securities Ltd, with the bold introduction of two groundbreaking products: The Vertex Exchange Traded Fund (VIS-ETF) and the Vertex Bond Fund.

Breaking barriers for ordinary investors

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