Ribeira Grande de Santo Antão has become the fourth municipality to issue bonds on the Cape Verde Stock Exchange (BVC), raising US$1.32 million for debt restructuring and investments. The bond, valued at 130 million escudos (approximately US$1.32 million), is targeted at qualified investors, offering a 4% annual interest rate and a maturity period of 10 […]
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