The existing Slovak legislation enables foreign investors to purchase state's bonds, whereas purchase of treasury bills requires approval by the Ministry of Finance.
According to the director of the Department of State Account, the Ministry of Finance is considering the possibility of opening the treasury bills market for foreign investors. This would strengthen the market's liquidity.
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