The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) will be hosting the African Securities Exchanges Associations (ASEA), a premier association of 25 securities exchanges. The conference will be held in Johannesburg between November 15 and 17.

The convention is aimed at developing member exchanges of ASAE, while enhancing their global competitiveness. The conference will include major players in the African capital markets, including listed companies, trading

participants, regulators, government representatives, technology providers, legal advisors, and institutional investors from Africa, Europe, and Asia.

The discussion topics will focus on themes relevant to Africa and will provide an ideal opportunity to network and exchange information with industry leaders from across the continent.

ASEA President, Oscar Onyema said: "The conference will be another step in establishing the sustainable development of African capital markets, finding ways to facilitate and increase market access at the regional level, and promoting greater interconnection among African exchanges.”

Onyeama pointed out that ASEA's mandate is to promote Africa, not only as a sound investment destination offering better returns than more developed markets, but one that also incorporates strong regulatory structures.

“Transparency and governance are fundamental to a healthy business environment,” he said.

Also, ASEA Executive Committee Member, Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs at the JSE, Zeona Jacobs said: "By hosting this event, the JSE will serve to further position Africa as a serious global contender in the financial services and securities exchange sector."

"ASEA has been successful in attracting capital inflows to key markets in Africa by positioning them as key engines of economic growth and opportunities for business development, the conference highlights the important role its members have in advancing the exchange market and raising Africa's global competitiveness in this sector,’ he said.