Commercial Banks have introduced international credit cards in line with international banking practice. Bureau dechanges are now operational where foreign exchange is sold and bought. Banking regulations are being reviewed to encourage greater competition in the financial sector. Due to the complete eradication of the administrative allocation of foreign currency the banks are now the only source of foreign currency for invisible payments by individuals, parastatals, and private companies and for the import of goods by these entities. The ZSE is open to foreign investors.
Broking firms offer comprehensive advisory services on local and foreign markets.
The Zimbabwe Credit Insurance Corporation underwrites political risk and commercial risk. Other risks underwritten by the corporation include insolvency of buyer, non-payment of undisputed debt by buyers and failure or refusal by the buyer to accept delivery of the goods. Over 60 direct insurers, professional reinsurers and insurance brokers operate life and non-life funds. The Companies Act provides for the incorporation, management, administration and winding up of companies. A company incorporated outside Zimbabwe may carry out its activities in Zimbabwe without having to form a separate a separate locally registered company.