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President Muizzu’s Economic Strategy Pays Off – Reserves Surge Under New Law!

The Maldives Monetary Authority reports that resorts exchanged over $50 million through local banks by end-January under the Foreign Currency Act, with reserves rising 5% to $708.1 million. President Muizzu indicated the bank card dollar limit could rise to $1,400 in the second quarter of next year and the $500 foreign travel allowance could double in the first quarter of next year.

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President Muizzu’s Economic Strategy Pays Off – Reserves Surge Under New Law!

over $50 million Resort foreign currency exchanged through local banks
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  • over $50 million Resort foreign currency exchanged through local banks The Standard The Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA) reports that by the end of January, resorts have exchanged over $50 million through local banks, surpassing initial projections by $10 million.

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  • 90% Resorts adhering to new requirements The Standard Compliance has been exemplary, with 90% of resorts adhering to the new requirements during this period.

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  • 5% Increase in official reserve The Standard The MMA has observed a 5% increase in the official reserve at the end of January compared to December, with reserves now standing at $708.1 million.

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  • 12% Rise in foreign currency revenue from taxes and fees The Standard foreign currency revenue from taxes and various fees in January has risen by 12% compared to the previous month.

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  • $500 Category A conversion requirement per tourist The Standard Resorts and similar establishments must convert either $500 per tourist per month or 20% of their gross monthly foreign currency sales.

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  • 20% Category A/B/C conversion share of gross monthly foreign currency sales The Standard Resorts and similar establishments must convert either $500 per tourist per month or 20% of their gross monthly foreign currency sales.

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  • $25 Category B conversion requirement per tourist The Standard Tourist hotels, guesthouses, and vessels are required to convert $25 per tourist per month or 20% of their gross monthly foreign currency sales.

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  • $15 million Category C annual foreign currency earnings threshold The Standard Non-tourism businesses with annual foreign currency earnings exceeding $15 million must convert 20% of their monthly foreign currency income.

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Finance & bankingTourism & hospitality

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Maldives Monetary AuthorityPresident Dr. Mohamed Muizzu President