Proximity to financial access points data provides information on the population and Micros Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)’ closeness to a formal financial service access point such as bank branch, agent, ATM etc. According to Finscope survey 2023, the level of adult population in Tanzania accessing formal financial services increased to 89 percent from 86 percent in 2017. Proximity data is also collated in a Financial Service Registry(FSR)
Savings data shows the number of savings accounts of individuals and MSMEs in formal financial institutions. Insights from savings data shows that, the adoption of agency banking has promoted significantly the saving behavior of individuals and increased deposit mobilization.
Credit data shows the number of credit accounts of individuals and MSMEs. Credit data also includes information on access to credit referencing system. This data is critical in accessing the level of access to credit to individuals and MSMEs
Risk mitigation services data highlights the number of insurance accounts of individuals and MSMEs. The data is critical to underscore access to financial services and products that enables individuals and MSMEs to mitigate shocks and build resilience. Detailed insurance accounts data and reports are accessible in the Tanzania Regulatory Authority website, https://www.tira.go.tz/
Investment services accounts data shows the number of individuals and MSMEs accessing investments products. Investment services accounts range from timed deposits accounts offered by banks to access to equity and bonds. Detailed equity and bond market performance data reports are accessible in the Capital Market and Securities Authority (CMSA) website, https://www.cmsa.go.tz/
Social security services data shows the number of individuals with social security accounts. This data is important in analysing the level of access to formal social protection coverage with products that include retirement benefits. Detailed social security services data is available at the websites of the Prime Minister’s Office Labour, Youth, Employment and Persons with Disability and Ministry responsible for finance (Zanzibar). https://www.kazi.go.tz/ & https://mofzanzibar.go.tz/newpofp/
Mobile money accounts data shows the number of accounts of individuals accessing mobile wallets services offered by Mobile Money Service Providers. This information is critical in assessing the progress of access and use of digital financial services in the country. For detailed mobile payments data visit, https://www.bot.go.tz/PaymentSystem
Credit Guarantee Schemes data provides information on the Government Credit Guarantee Scheme for promoting access to credit to SMEs to stimulate employment and export
Complaints Resolution Mechanism data provides information on complaints handling mechanisms of financial services providers and the performance thereof. This data is critical to assess the performance of complaints handling and redress services to bolster consumer protection.
