C.T.U na wote mnaofuatilia mada hii, habari ifuatayo itawavutia pia!
UTT roots for expanding saving culture
By Lusekelo Philemon, 3rd August 2013
The Unit Trust of Tanzania (UTT) has stated that Tanzania can only develop if the number of Tanzanians adopting a culture of saving and investing increases.
Head of UTT's Investor Service Centre in Arusha, Chediel Mugeta made this observation here this week when addressing representatives of the Arusha-based Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS).
The forum was meant to create a platform for SACCOS' representatives to extensively discuss opportunities available in the scheme and how individuals and companies could access those opportunities.
He said it is high time for Tanzanians irrespective of age to develop a culture of saving and invest in UTT, as this improves their future security in life.
The trust has been established to manage collective investment schemes and encourage savings through wide participation in the ownership of distributed shares, he said, urging parents to ensure that they create an environment for children develop a saving culture. This is still quite low in Tanzania's public domain, the official emphasized.
Participants at the forum commended UTT for its endeavors to reach out in most regions, admitting that a saving and investing culture is still rudimentary.
"It is high time for Tanzanians wherever they are to develop a saving culture, which is an important aspect for family and individual security," said a participant, John Pallangyo.
UTT is an extension of the Dar es Salaam stock exchange meant to establish, launch and manage collective investment schemes on shares traded on the DSE. It runs schemes like Umoja Fund, Wekeza Maisha, Watoto Fund, Jikimu and Liquid Funds.
SOURCE: THE GUARDIAN
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