African Stock Exchanges

African capital markets play an important role in fostering African economic growth — Sunil Benimadhu, CEO, Stock Exchange of Mauritius

Sunil Benimadhu, Chief Executive of the Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) gives an exclusive interview to Capital Markets in Africa and elaborates on aspects of capital markets development in Africa. Sunil has played an instrumental role in uplifting the operational, technical and regulatory infrastructure of the SEM and contributed to its emergence as one of the leading Exchanges in Africa. He is a regular speaker on emerging markets and on African markets in international stock exchange conferences To…

Cote D’Ivoire Stock Markets | 05 Nov 2015: Transportation, financial sector pull BRVM indices to the south …

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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Capital Markets in Africa — BRVM (The Regional Stock Exchange of eight West Africa) closed its trading session this Thursday higher than the previous day. BRVM 10 index rose from 298.37 to 299.06 points, a gain of 0.23 percent. BRVM Composite index gained 0.39 percent at 303.64 points against 302.45 points previously. The equity market capitalization gained XOF 29 billion (about US$49 million) to close at XOF 7,493 billion relative to the previous trading…

Egypt Market Watch | 05 Nov 2015: Positive mood stays on, all sector indices in green, shareholders value US$449 million up …

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Cairo, Egypt, Capital Markets in Africa — The Egyptian Exchange equity trading session stayed in the southward region after EGX30 index hit its 3-week high. The market capitalization closed at EGP 452.309 billion after gaining EGP 3.6 billion (US$449 million) relatively to EGP 448.694 billion recorded at the previous trading session. The benchmark index EGX30 added 1.23 percent or 91.36 points to end 7,541.72 points. The equal-weighted indexes EGX50 grew by 1.66 percent or 20.79 points to settle at…

The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) Conference reflects strength of continent’s capital markets

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Johannesburg, South Africa, Capital Markets in African — The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) —a premier association of 25 securities exchanges from across the continent—will hold its annual conference in Johannesburg from 15 – 17 November (http://www.2015aseaconference.co.za). ASEA President Oscar Onyema said that the theme of the conference—Africa Evermore: Growth for sustainability—embodied the potential, growth, and stability of Africa’s capital markets. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), the continent’s largest and member of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE),…

Cote D’Ivoire Stock Markets | 04 Nov 2015: Financial sector drags BRVM Bourse equity markets to red …

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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Capital Markets in Africa — BRVM (The Regional Stock Exchange of eight West Africa) closed its trading session this Wednesday lower than the previous day. BRVM 10 index decreased from 300.21 to 298.37 points, a drop of 0.61 percent. BRVM Composite index lost 0.40 percent at 302.45 points against 303.65 points previously. The equity market capitalization dropped XOF 29 billion (about US$49 million) to close at XOF 7,463 billion relative to the previous trading…

Egypt Market Watch | 04 Nov 2015: Egyptian exchange equity moves to green districts, pull by financial sectors …

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Cairo, Egypt, Capital Markets in Africa — The Egyptian Exchange equity trading session advanced to the positive territory, key indices and market capitalization in the green zone. The market capitalization closed at EGP 448.694 billion after gaining EGP 117 million (US$14.5 million) relatively to EGP 448.577 billion recorded at the previous trading session. The benchmark index EGX30 added 0.23 percent or 17.40 points to end 7,450.36 points. The equal-weighted indexes EGX50 grew by 0.11 percent or 1.39 points to…

Cote D’Ivoire Stock Markets | 03 Nov 2015: Negative sentiment return to BRVM Bourse equity markets … indices and market cap down

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Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, Capital Markets in Africa — BRVM (The Regional Stock Exchange of eight West Africa) closed its trading session this Tuesday lower than the previous day. BRVM 10 index decreased from 302.36 to 300.21 points, a drop of 0.71 percent. BRVM Composite index lost 0.24 percent at 303.65 points against 304.37 points previously. The equity market capitalization dropped XOF 18 billion (about US$30 million) to close at XOF 7,493 billion relative to the previous trading…

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