Bank of Zambia Operating Rules and Guidelines for Government Securities Tender and Off-Tender Transactions

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L i .:..:~; 09 August, 2001 f' CB Circular No. 21/2001 '. " f ' To: All Commercial Banks (' 5': Dear Sirs/Madams .. OPERATING RULES AND GUIDELINES FOR GOVERNMENT SECURITIES TENDER AND OFF TENDER TRANSACfIONS Reference is made to the above subject. As you may be aware, the Bank of Zambia has taken measmes to widen and deepen the f, market for government securities. The first step in this process was to re-admlt non-bank -.financial institutions on to the primary auctions of government securities in April 1999. In '~;:."'-' March this year, individuals and corporate entities were re-admitted to the primary auctions of iJ. ;':.".' governrnent securities. The Bank of Zambia has also decided to reopen the off tender (non- ;: competitive) window as advised in CB Circular No. 19/2001 dated 23 April 2001. The widening of the governn1ent securities market has been necessitated by the need to foster competition, which is vital for efficient price discovery of appropriate interest rates. To this effect, the Bank of Zambia has revised the Operating Rules and Guidelines for Government Securities Tender & Off Tender Transactions attached herewith. The off tender window will become operational once the Bank of Zambia has engaged an Agent(s) to undertake these transactions on its behalf. The off tender operating agreement will soon be , -sent out to all commercial banks. Yours faithfully !di~ Dr Abraham. Mwenda Deputy Gov~rnor -Operations , ...

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  Table of contents
  INTRODUCTION... , 1
  PROCEDURES FOR TENDER (COMPETITIVE) WINDOW TRANSACTIONS 1 TREASURY BILLS 1 Eligibility , 1 r:~ Tenn to maturity 1 ~; Tender procedure 2 Charges : 4 GOVERNMENT BONDS 4 ) t' Eligibility 4 c tj '., Tenn to maturity 5 Tenderprocedure 5 t'; .Charges 7 .. OFF TENDER (NON COMPETITIVE) WINDOW TRANSACTIONS 8 r I: TREASURY BILLS 8 Eligibility 8 Tenn to maturity. 8 Application procedure.. , 9 Charges 10 GOVERNMENT BONDS 10 Eligibility. ' 10 f;'.' Tenn to maturity 11 i ~.'.. ) Application procedure 11 E :; Charges 12 PROCEDURES FOR SECONDARY MARKET TRADING OF GOVERNMENT SECURITIES 13 Rediscounting of bills purchased on a competitive basis 13 Rediscounting of bonds purchased on a competitive basis 14 Rediscounting of bills purchased on a non competitive basis 14 Rediscounting of bonds purchased on a non competitive basis 14 Procedures for Secondary uading of Treasury bills.. 15 Contact details 16 . , " ..'. , ...' , ,~,; .;".'

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INTRODUCTION
The Bank of Zambia as fiscal agent of the Government of the Republic of Zambia issues government securities on behalf of the Government. Currently, Government securities issued are Treasury bills and Government bonds. The securities are issued on a competitive (tender) and non-competitive (off tender) r' basis. In competitive tenders, successful participants are allocated securities at i : prices quoted while in non-competitive, participants are price takers (i.e. allocated .at a pre-determined price). The guidelines are structured as follows; Sections A outlines the procedures for , the tender (competitive) window transactions, Sections B procedures for off ...tender (non competitive) transactions and Section C procedures for secondary l., .market transactions. ~ A. PROCEDURES FOR TENDER (COMPETITIVE) WINDOW ; TRANSACTIONS ~-~ TREASURY BILLS
1.0 Eligibility
1.1 Individuals and corporate institutions are eligible to participate in the primary
auctions of Treasury bills.
1.2 The minimum bid amount is Thirty Million Kwacha (K30 million) face value
and thereafter in multiples of Five Million Kwacha (K5 million) face value. " The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change the number of bids and , . minimum amount required and multiples, as and when deemed necessary. ! 'I --".. Advance notice will be provided for and such changes made. f :
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1.3 The Bank of Zambia maintains and processes all Treasury bills transactions
through the Book Entry System (BES), which is the Central Securities Depository. All Treasury bill records are stored and processed electronically. This means that no physical certificate shall be issued for any Treasury bill purchased. Therefore, all participants are required to open an account in the BES by completing and submitting the CDSBES Form 1. This form shall be completed in duplicate and is obtainable at the Bank of Zambia.
2.0 Term to maturity
2.1 Cun-ently, the Bank of Zambia issues Treasury bills in four maturity
categories namely 28 days, 91 days, 182 days and 273 days.
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3.0 Tender procedure
Tender invitation
3.1 Treasury bill tenders are held every Thursday at 10:00 hours. In the event that
r1 Thursday is a public holiday participants shall be infonned accordingly. The f_:, announcement of the tender amount at face value shall be made through the to_; .. -natIonal press pnor to the tender day. Lodging of applications " 3.2 Each maturity category has its own application fonn namely BOZ FORM '.. -.,-.-:" TBI (28 days), BOZ FORM TB2 (91days),-BOZ FORM TB3 (182 dayS) - ~CJ and BOZ FORM TB4 (273 days). These fonns can be obtained from the- ,.,-.::':f: _.'-' " Bank of Zambia, Financial Markets Department. t 3.3 Duly completed application fonns bearing the applicant's signature (two f : authorized signatories for corporate institutions) must be deposited in the :"-;' tender box marked "TREASURY BILL TENDER BOX" at the Bank of Zambia by 10:00 hours on the tender day. Applicants may also file in applications by facsimile on number 221774 or 222932. However, original copies must be submitted by 10.30 hours on the tender day.
3.4 For participants without clearing accounts at the Bank of Zambia, each
application must be accompanied by the guarantee fonn BOZ-ST -G signed by authorized signatories from the settlement bank. Note that the details on : fonn BOZ-ST -G should be the same as those indicated on CDSBES Form (~:'-:"-) 1. to:; --3.5 Participants shall be allowed to submit up to a maximum of Four (4) bids, one (1) per maturity category per tender.
3.6 Once the tender box has been opened, no application fonn can be withdrawn.
Written notification to withdraw an application should be made before 10:00 hours on the auction day. Pricing mechanism and allotment f" 3.7 The Bank of Zambia applies the multiple price system (Dutch auction) to price Treasury bills. This means that each successful bidder is allocated Treasury bills at the price he/she has quoted. Awards will be made by accepting the highest bid prices (lowest yield rate) until the amount is exhausted. However, the Bank of Zambia reserves the right to exclude bids that are not consistent with market fundamentals I ..;' . -. (;,:~ :~-.,,:..,t",;i~,r~~~~i~'-~~';'i';- ,t,.

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The Bank of Zambia shall pro-rate bids at the cut-off price. This means that the Bank of Zambia will issue Treasury bills up to the amount advertised on each maturity category at face value. If bids at the cut-off price exhausting the amount on offer exceed the face value on offer, the Bank of Zambia will proportionally allocate amounts of Treasury bills at the cut-off price, such that the amount on offer is exhausted. f:
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t:j 3.8 The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change the pricing mechanism as and when deemed necessary. Adequate notice will be given to all participants for any c;:hange in the pricing mechanism. ) Announcement o/results .. ,.."--.., , ,."., ;, ;... :::'.~.: '.' 3.~. IridiYi~_~.ili.!:!=-'!11f through issuance of award the tender noticeslosuccessful shall be aiirioui1ce4..~Q~.p.~iG\pan.$.on bidders and rejection Fridays. notices f-, to unsuccessful bidders. In the event that Friday is a public holiday t , participants shall be informed accordingly. , .. ~ -1 3.10 A consolidated summary of the tender results shall be published in the ~ ' national press on Mondays.
3.11 Statements showing a participant's holdings by tender shall be available upon
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Settlement procedure
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: 3.12 Settlement for all Treasury bills awarded is on Monday (T + 4 -four days ~ ) fro~ ~e auction date). Any changes to settlement date shall be advised to all .partIcIpants. ...J r;; . t: 3.13 Settlement of Treasury bills award.ed shall be through commercial bank's current accounts at Bank of Zambia. All participants without clearing accounts at Bank of Zambia should make settlement arrangements with their respective banks prior to the auction date (refer to 3.4). Commercial banks shall give authority to use their respective current accounts at the Bank of [', Zambia by duly completing and signing Form BOZ-ST -G. ; :
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3.14 On maturity date, the Bank of Zambia shall credit the maturity proceeds to
the current accounts held at the Bank of Zambia. For participants without clearing accounts at the Bank of Zambia the maturity proceeds will be credited according to the settlement details indicated on the CDSBES ,.; I ~ , .:,':. .3 ..:';;'c; "..;:;-.,', ;'" .jj~..;;..'::~:;";:-,,:,,,~-: :.'..:." .

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3.15 At maturity, the investor will be paid the face value less withholding tax.
4.0 Charges
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4.1 The Bank of Zambia charges handling fees for all primary Treasury bill
transactions. The charge is applied on the discount earned. Currently, the handling fee is 2 percent. The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change 8 this fee as and when deemed necessary. ,j ".,._~-:~::.,. Tax~~':" ,, .'.~::-':'-::-~'.::,.,.' ' ,':" ..'.:'.- r -4.2 Income earned on Treasury bills is subject to tax as per CUITent tax ;:'" regulations. The tax is deducted at source upon maturity. CuITently, the withholding tax rate is 15% for corporate institutions and 25% for private f: individuals. The Bank of Zambia issues withholding tax certificates .according to the holders of record at maturity date.
4.3 All participants that are exempt from paying withholding tax must provide a
tax exemption certificate from the Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA).
4.4 Interest earnings will be subject to tax regulations as set by the Government
of the Republic of Zambia from time to time. .
) GOVERNMENT BONDS
,.- 5.0 Eligibility
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5.1 Individuals and corporate institutions are eligible to participate in the primary
auctions of Government bonds.
5.2 The minimum bid amount is Thirty Million Kwacha (K30 million) face value
and thereafter in multiples of Five Million Kwacha (K5 million) face value. The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change the minimum amount i , required and multiples, as and when deemed necessary. Advance notice will be provided for changes in the minimum and incremental amounts.
5.3 The Bank of Zambia maintains and processes all Government bond
transactions through the Book Entry System (BES), which is the central securities depository. All Government bond records are stored and processed electronically. This means that no physical certificate shall be issued for any , Government bond purchased. Therefore, all participants are required to open ,.' ~",:.;.-'.~;'j;,,_t;.,:~!: .:- 4 ..

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6.0 Term to maturity
6.1 Cun-ently, the Bank of Zambia issues Government bonds in three maturity
f-~ categories namely 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months.
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7.0 Tender procedure
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; 7.1 Government bond tenders are held on Fridays every four to six weeks after l: the latest"auction. The specific dates of the bond tender shall be announced in. - the -:-national press. In the event that Friday is a public holiday participants￾r- shall be infonned accordingly. The announcement of the tender amount shall j, be made through the national press two weeks prior to the tender day. r ' ~cj Lodging of applicatiolls
7.2 Each maturity category has its own application form namely FM-RS-BA 1
(12 months), FM-RS-BA 2 (18 months) and FM-RS-BA 3 (24 months). These fonns can be obtained from the Bank of Zambia, Financial Markets Department.
7.3 Duly completed application forms bearing the applicant's signature (two
F- authorized signatories for corporate institutions) must be deposited in the , ) tender b~x marked "GOVERNMENT BOND TENDER BOX" at the Bank l..-' of ZambIa by 10:00 hours on the tender day. l",. .. r=" ri' 7.4 For participants without clearing accounts at the Bank of Zambia, each ; application must be accompanied by the guarantee form BOZ-ST -G signed by authorized signatories from the settlement bank. Note that the details on form BOZ-ST -G should be the same as indicated on CDSBES Form 1. !,C; 7.5 Participants shall be allowed to submit up to a maximum of Four (4) bids, , one (1) per maturity category per tender.
7.6 Once the tender box has been opened, nq application form can be withdrawn.
Written notification to withdraw an application should be made before 10:00 hours on the auction day. ~c -0 . 5 . : ;~,:c'l~~~Li.:.~~~':;..., ...:1.:., :':i."":,".~,,:;~~,,~;--,,-~,;,,,#;.~.., ", ..k-:~:,; 'i,.~:, ~c1'-,"o.;:.c;:.-~,;.,::..

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Pricing mechanism and allotment
7.7 The Bank of Zambia applies the multiple price system (Dutch auction) to
price Government bonds. This means that each successful bidder is allocated at the yield rate he/she has quoted. A wards will be made by accepting the [-; lowest yield rates (highest bid prices) until the amount is exhausted. t: However, the Bank of Zambia reserves the right to exclude bids that are not consistent with market fundamentals, The Bank of Zambia shall pro-rate bids at the cut-off yield rate. This means ) that the Bank of Zambia will issue bonds up to the amount advertised on each maturity category at face value. If bids at the cut-off price exhausting the ~ .:;,;.:.:' a!ll~u~t_on _~ff~~ exceed the face va1ue:'on offer, the Bank of Zambia will. ".' ..' proportionally allocate amounts of bonds at the cut-off price, such that the ~' amount on offer is exhausted. " .7.8 The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change the pricing mechanism as ;j and when deemed necessary. Adequate notice will be given to all participants for any change in the pricing mechanism. Announcement of results
7.9 Individual results of the tender shall be announced to participants on Fridays
through issuance of award notices to successful bidders and rejection notices to unsuccessful bidders. In the event that Friday is a public holiday ~ participants shall be informed accordingly. if. .) 7.10 A consolidated summary of the tender results shall be published in the ,,:,',:.:, " national press on the Monday after each tender. ~::.:
7.11 Statements showing a participant's holdings by tender shall be available upon
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Settlement procedure
7.12 Settlement for all. Government bond awarded is on Monday (T + 3 -three
days from the auction date). Any changes to settlement date shall be advised to all participants.
7.13 Settlement of Government bonds awarded shall be through commercial
banks' current accounts at the Bank of Zambia. All participants without clearing accounts at Bank of Zambia should make settlement arrangements with their respective banks prior to the auction date (refer to 7.4). !~.; Commercial banks shall give authority to use their respective current ,. .. 6 , .." -, ,. """."'£;..';':' ;'!"~"4 :i;..,.~~:.c .;.::

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accounts at the Bank of Zambia by duly completing and signing Fonn BOZ￾ST-G. Interest/maturity proceeds
7.14 On maturity or interest payment date, the Bank of Zambia shall credit the
f; maturity or interest proceeds to the current accounts held at the Bank of t~ Zambia. For participants without clearing accounts at Bank of Zambia the maturity /interest proceeds will be credited according to the settlement details indicated on the CDSBES Form 1. Please note that individuals/corporate institutions shall use the same commercial bank for settlement and maturity/interest proceeds. ~ "--,,, - ~; 7.15- At maturity, the irivestor shall be paid the face value and the last coupon. ". , f 7.16 Currently, the coupon payments are made semi-annually (i.e. every six i months). ~; 8.0 Charges , , Handling fees
8.1 The Bank of Zambia charges handling fees for all primary Government bond
transactions. The charge is applied on the total coupon amount. Currently, the handling fee is 2 percent. The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change this fee as and when deemed necessary. r Tax t, .) 8.2 Currently, income earned on Government bonds is not subject to tax. Note .' ,'; that interest earnings are subject to tax regulations as set by the Government of the Republic of Zambia from time to time. . :
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B. PROCEDURES FOR OFF TENDER (NON-COMPETITIVE) WINDOW TRANSACTIONS TREASURY BILLS
9.0 Eligibility
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9.2 The minimum bid amount is One Million Kwacha (KI million) face value
) and thereafter in multiples of One Million Kwacha (KI million) face value. The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change the minimum amount
i. co,;.. required and multiples, as and whenodeemed necessary. Advance notice will
be provided for changes in minimum and increments.
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I .9.3 The maximum bid amount is Twenty Nine Million Kwacha (K29 million) face value. Participants with amounts in excess of K29 million face value [ should apply on the competitive window. Refer to the rules and guidelines on :" .the competitive window as outlined under Section A above.
9.4 Off tender transactions shall be conducted through the Bank of Zambia's
authorized Agent(s). For further details, investors wishing to participate on the off tender window should contact the Agent(s).
9.5 Participants shall be allowed to submit only one (1) application per maturity
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9.7 All Treasury bills issued on the off tender shall be credited to the customers'
~- account of the Agent(s) in the BES. The Bank of Zambia shall notify the Agents of the total amount of Treasury bills credited to their customers i account.
10.0 Term to maturity
10.1 Currently, the Bank of Zambia issues Treasury bills in four maturity
categories namely 28 days, 91 days, 182 days and 273 days.
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11.0 Application procedure
11.1 Treasury bill off tender sales shall be held every Friday. In the event that
Friday is a public holiday participants shall be informed accordingly. f~: 11.2 Participants should submit ap.plications too the B~ o~ Zambia Ag~nt(s) by t-~ Thursday. The Agent(s) shall m turn submit a detailed list of all applicants to the Bank of Zambia for processing by 10 00 hours every Friday.
11.3 Once the list is submitted to the Bank of Zambia no alterations shall be
accepted. Withdrawal of applications should be made before the Agent(s) ~ submit the list to the Bank of Zambia. ' , ,-, - l Pricing mechanism and allotment f . t 11.4 The Bank of Zambia shall allocate Treasury bills at a pre-determined weighted average price from the previous competitive auction. f r .11.5 The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change the pricing mechanism as and when deemed necessary. Adequate notice will be given to all participants of any change in the pricing mechanism. Settlement procedures
11.6 Settlement for all Treasury bills awarded shall be on Mondays. Any changes
to the settlement day shall be advised to all participants through the Agent(s). ;' ) 11.7 All Treasury bills awarded s~all be .s~ttled through the Agent(s) current " .account at the Bank of Zambia. Participants should ensure that funds are ;,0, lodged with the Bank of Zambia Agent(s) at the time of submission of applications.
11.8 The Agent(s) shall issue receipts for all the monies received clearly stating
that the money is for the purchase of Treasury bills on the off tender window. f For more details on settlement procedures contact the Bank of Zambia's Agent(s). ( ~ , Maturity proceeds
11.9 On maturity, the Bank of Zambia will credit the face value less withholding
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12.0 Charges
Handling fees
12.1 The Bank of Zambia charges handling fees for all primary Treasury bill
~:: transactions. The charge is applied on the discount earned. Currently, the [~ handling fee is 2 percent. The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change " this fee as and when deemed necessary. Tax , 12.2 Income earned on Treasury bills is subject to tax as per current tax f: ,. regulations. The ~~ is deducted at so~!ce. Currently, the withholding tax rate is 15% for corporate institutions and 25% for private individuals. The Bank f of Zambia shall issue a withholding tax certificate to the Agent(s) who in turn i shall issue individual tax certificates to their client(s). :': 12.3 All participants that are exempt from paying withholding tax must provide a ,- : tax exemption certificate from ZRA to the Agent(s).
12.4 Interest earnings will be subject to tax regulations as set by the Government
of the Republic of Zambia from time to time.
GOVERNMENT BONDS
13.0 Eligibility .
:) 13.1 Individuals and corporate institutions with the exception of commercial banks '- ' ~ are eligible to participate in the off tender of Government bonds. ;'--J
13.2 The minimum bid amount is One Million Kwacha (Kl million) face value
and thereafter-in multiples of One Million Kwacha (K1 million) face value. The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change the minimum amount required and multiples, as and when deemed necessary. Advance notice will be provided for changes in minimum and increments.
13.3 The maximum bid amount is Twenty Nine Million Kwacha (K29 million)
face value. Participants with amounts i? excess of K29 million face value should apply on the competitive window. Refer to the rules and guidelines on the competitive window as outlined under Section A above. . .--" 10 :.' ;'~;::,:.-:, -' -- ';':..:~iI'.-£i-~::~,J.",'-,-'j.':.,:. 1'- ";';"'-"";:'" -,,:

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13.4 Off tender transactions shall be conducted through the Bank of Zambia's
authorized Agent(s). For further details, investors wishing to participate on the off tender window should contact the Agent(s).
13.5 Participants shall be allowed to submit up to a maximum of Four (4) bids,
one (1) per maturity category per off tender.
".~ t: 13.6 The Bank of Zambia maintains and processes all Government bond i:::'; transactions through the BES. All Government bond records are stored and processed electronically. This means that no physical certificate shall be issued for any Government bond purchased. However, the Bank of Zambia shall issue award notices to all successful participants through the Agent(s). ~ , .13.7 All Government bonds issued on the off tender shall be credited to the ii; I customers'~ccount of the Ag~nt(s) in the BES. The Bank of Zambia shall --,'-'0- r'" notify the Agent(s) of the total amount of government bonds credited to their .customers' account. I
14.0 Term to maturity
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14.1 Currently, the Bank of Zambia issues Government bonds in three maturity
categories namely 12 months, 18 months and 24 months.
15.0 Application procedure
15.1 Government bond off tender sales shall be held on Friday every four to six
weeks based on the previous competitive auction. In the event that Friday is a ", public holiday participants shall be informed accordingly. . (:~:::,':_, 15.2 Participants shall submit applications to the Bank of Zambia's Agent(s) by ~:.' Thursday. The Agent(s) shall in turn submit a detailed list of all applicants to , the Bank of Zambia for processing by 10 00 hours on Friday.
15.3 Once the list is submitted to the Bank of Zambia no alterations shall be
accepted. Withdrawal of applications shall be made before the Agent(s) submit the list to Bank of Zambia. Pricing mechanism and allotment
15.4 The Bank of Zambia shall allocate Government bonds at a pre determined
weighted average annual yield rate from the previous competitive auction.
15.5 The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change the pricing mechanism as
and when deemed necessary. Adequate notice will be given to all participants "., of any change in the pricing mechanism. . ~ ...11 ~;, ' , -,,-~:~..~t.i,"-,,;-..!---, co, ,':' :, c' .,;

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Settlement procedures
15.6 Settlement for all Government bonds awarded shall be on Mondays. Any
changes to the settlement day shall be advised to all participants through the Agent(s). r~ 15.7 All Government bonds awarded shall be settled through the Agent(s) current t.::: account(s) at the Bank of Zambia. Participants should ensure that funds are lodged with the Bank of Zambia Agent(s) at the time of submission of applications.
15.8 The Agent(s) shall issue receipts for all the monies received clearly stating
.that the money is for the purchase of Government bonds on the off tender !- .,.; window. .For more details -on s~~tlement procedures contact the Bank of Zambia's Agefit(s) ._°.: -. !. ; Interest/maturity proceeds ; 15.9 On maturity!interest payment date, the Bank of Zambia shall credit the .maturity! interest proceeds to the current account of Bank of Zambia's Agent(s). Interest on government bonds is paid semi-annually (i.e. every six months).
16.0 Charges
Handling fees .
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; 16.1 The Bank of Zambia charges handling fees for all primary Government bond ;~. ) trans~ctions. ~e charge is applied on the total.coupon amount..Currently, the fC" handhng fee IS 2 percent. The Bank of ZambIa reserves the nght to change ~ this fee as and when deemed necessary. Tax
16.2 Currently, income earned on Government bonds is not subject to tax. Note
that interest earnings are subject to tax regulations as set by the Government of the Republic of Zambia from time to time. , { ,:~.~'"~, .-~ 12 "' ...i, C;;}~~~i~,;,i; .!

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C. PROCEDURES FOR SECONDARY MARKET TRADING OF
GOVERNMENT SECURITIES
17.0 REDISCOUNTING OF BILLS PURCHASED ON A COMPETITIVE
BASIS f" Commercial banks
'.':t 17.1 The minimum rediscountable amount at the Bank of Zambia is Fifty Million Kwacha (K50 million) face value and thereafter in multiples of Five Million Kwacha (K5 million). Currently, commercial banks' monthly rediscount limit is 10% of paid up capital plus reserves at the ruling penalty rates. The penalty ~ rates applicable are 0.64% on price, 0.73% on income and 0.84% on cost. :: Rediscounts above the monthlY limit shall be subject to a higher price penalty.. 1..- of 7%. For further details on the rediscount calculation refer to Appendix A. r' The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change the monthly limit and , rediscount penalties as and when deemed necessary. f' 17.2 Rediscount applications should reach the Bank of Zambia by 15:00 hours on j' any business day. The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to reject any application not conforming to set rediscount guidelines.
17.3 Application forms for rediscounts can be obtained from the Bank of Zambia,
Financial Markets Department.
17.4 After processing the rediscount application, the Bank of Zambja shall issue a
rediscount notice. f'c i ) 17.5 Rediscount proceeds shall be credited to the current account of the respective : commercial bank r:, t Non bank financial institutions
17.6 The minimum rediscountable amount at the Bank of Zambia is Fifty Million
Kwacha (K50 million) face value and thereafter in multiples of Five Million Kwacha (K5 million). The maximum amount rediscountable at the Bank of , .Zambia is One Hundred Million Kwacha (K100 million) at the ruling penalty ;. .rates. The penalties rates applicable are on the price (0.44%), income (0.53%) and cost (0.64%). Rediscounts in excess ofK100 million shall be subject to a higher price penalty of 7%. For further details on the rediscount calculation refer to Appendix A. The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to change rediscount penalties as and when deemed necessary. , .. ..-",. -.- 13 . :i:];f~-.:.';::'~i~.:~,.:.i~~~~:;i,',:- .t:;c~t!-,.i::j;:~~:..;',;:j,;:.:.,..,,-:.~.; .~:.. ":';:f~.l,,~:.;'.-c' ...

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17.7 Rediscount applications should reach the Bank of Zambia by 15:00 hours on
any business day. The Bank of Zambia reserves the right to reject any application not confoIming to set rediscount guidelines.
17.8 Application fonns for rediscounts can be obtained from the Bank of Zambia, .
Financial Markets Department. fC,
I~ 17.9 After processing the rediscount application, the Bank of Zambia shall issue a " .." rediscount notice.
17.10 Rediscount proceeds shall be credited to the current account of the
participants' settling bank as indicated on CDSBES Form 1. ) ., .: -';-c-: 18.0 REDISCOUNTING OF BONDS PURCHASED ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS ..-' r'c 18.1 Government bonds are not rediscountable at the Bank of Zambia. :
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19.0 REDISCOUNTING OF BILLS PURCHASED ON A NON-COMPETmVE
BASIS
19.1 Treasury bills purchased on the off tender window shall not be directly
rediscountable at the Bank of Zambia. Investors wishing to sell Treasury bills in the secondary market shall do so through the Bank of Zambia's Agent(s). f The Agent(s) shall facilitate all secondary market transactions and submit to l the Bank of Zambia every Monday by 10:00 hours an electronic return .:::i) indicating changes in individual holdings of Treasury bills. For further details i:; '.'.' contact the Bank of Zambia's Agent(s). :
19.2 The Agent(s) may present Treasury bills to the Bank of Zambia for
rediscounting in line with the rediscounting guidelines.
20.0 REDISCOUNTING OF BONDS PURCHASED ON A NON-COMPEllTIVE
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20.1 Government bonds are not rediscountable at the Bank of Zambia. Secondary
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21.1 Movement of Treasury bills traded in the secondary market shall be effected
in the BES. To effect the movements, participants shall be required to complete Form BOZ-ST -Tin triplicate. r:; 21.2 Duly completed transfer forms must be submitted to the Bank of Zambia, i::.~ Financial Markets department by 14:30 hours on any business day.
21.3 Transfers shall be limited to authorized dealers defined in the BES.
" 21.4 The Bank of Zambia shall provide proof of Treasury bill movements by, issuing a SalelPurchase certificate or Repo/Reverse certificate. L,;, -
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Director
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Fax. (260 -1) 221189
Assistant Director -Securities & Market Operations ..
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.The Treasury Bills Rediscount Formulation The method used to calculate the rediscount price is based on either the book r" value or the present value of the Treasury bills being rediscounted selecting r_:, which ever is less. Subtracting tax payable and penalty amount obtain the net ~ -' proceeds from the rediscount. The following are the steps to be followed and formulae used in the book entry and trading system. STEP 1. Calculate both the book value and the present value of the : :":.':~ .Treasury bills being rediscounted. .,--,.- f -- BOOK VALUE f-~ ; n " BV = C(l + ro)365 I ~i Where
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C = initial cost of the bill being discounted ro = the yield rate at which the bill was initially issued n = number of days to date of rediscount PRESENT VALUE . ~ . i FV !~ PV= "',:'1 I j:."i (1 + r)365 ;- Where PV = present value FV = face value of the T -bill being rediscounted r = the yield rate on the most recent tender r.' t = remaining number of days to maturity , : STEP 2. Determine the rediscount price by comparing the values calculated in step 1 REDISCOUNT PRICE RDP = BV ifBV < PV RDP = PV ifPV < BV Where RDP = Rediscount price , .\ ..','. .; --:'",'.;;.:".' -; :..~:.i -.:1,:' -: ., ...1,,:~. .;. --"

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I::: FV = face value l-,.COP = cut off price CPR = cost penalty rate STEP 6. Calculate the net proceeds , ' :' ..: NP=RDP-(T+TP) .'. ","C' ..- Where F"' NP = net proceeds : RDP = rediscount price T = tax in Kwacha TP = total penalty amount which is equal to the sum of the income, price and .'1 ~.: cost penalties. Example On 13th March 2000, a commercial bank purchased KSO.O million worth of 91-day Treasury bills at a cut-off price of K9l. 7000. This implies a yield rate of 36.3045% and the cost price of K45.85 million. On 8th May 2000, ilfty-six (56) days later, the central bank rediscounted the bill for the commercial bank at the normal penalty rate. .CALCULATING BOTH THE BOOK VALUE AND THE PRESENT VALUE ' : n .BV = C(1 + r)365 :~~. ) = 45,850,000.00(1 + 0.363045)1!s ;'., ~'; = 45,850,000.00* 1.048665964 = 48,081,334.46 Pv= FV , (I + r )365 = 50,000,000.00 35 (1.0335553 )365 ..= 50,000,000.00 , 1~028133942 , ' .'. -,'- -r .. ..0: :i~,;f;;.':,.~"-: .;,tj~ .:'. ".".;' -~ ; '.

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.THE REDISCOUNT PRICE
The' rediscount price, therefore, is the book value, the lesser of the two values. f" ~.: RDP = BV = 48,081,334.66 ~::':
INCOME TO BE TAXED
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Tax = Yt = 2,231,334.46 * 0.15
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  A bank that rediscounts over and above its monthly limit (15% of its capital plus reserves) suffers a price penalty rate of 7%. For instance, , Price Penalty = 50,000,000.000.9616270.07 ' . ~. ,= 3,365,694.50 .~.~. .) f-: Total Penalty would therefore be, :. Total penalty = 7,363.46+20 l, 740.00+3,365,694.50 = 3,574,766.96 Net Proceeds with 7% price penalty = 48,081,334.46-3,574,766.96-334,700.17 = 44,171,867.33 , , , ., ' .." '. .. .; c- ~i-.. ".:.,,!;';~~,: :;;::_.