REPORT | OCTOBER 2019 Benefiting the people behind the numbers across Africa Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Africa Financial Markets Index 2019 SHARE Africa Financial Markets Index 2019 Taking you further into Africa than ever before The continent’s challenges are clearly visible, and its countries are crafting actionable solutions. Highlighting the positive developments in market infrastructure and the fostering of market Growth, The 2019 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index report assesses progress and potential across six key pillars: Pillar 1Market depth Examines size, liquidity and diversity of products in markets, as well as countries' efforts to merge exchanges and launch new markets. Pillar 2Access to foreign exchange Looks at factors that impact market's accessibility to international investors, including the severity of capital controls, exchange rate reporting standards and levels of foreign exchange liquidity. Pillar 3Market transparency, tax and regulatory environment Assesses countries' regulatory and tax environment for financial markets, as well as transparency and enforcement of accounting rules. Pillar 4Capacity of local investors Examines the sizeof local investors, assessing the level of local demand against supply of assets available in each market. Pillar 5Macroeconomic opportunity Evaluates economic performance, financial risks and financial transparency, demonstrated availability of data, open monetary policy communication and the timely release of state budgets. Pillar 6Legality and enforceability of standard financial markets master agreements Measures how well countries have adopted internationally accepted legal standards, the enforcement of netting and collateral positions, and insolvency regime adequacy. Download the report Full Name Company e-mail address I would like to receive marketing communications from Absa CIB Download By clicking Download, I confirm that I have read and accepted the Terms of Use and Privacy Statement. https://cib.absa.africa/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/file_example_MP3_700KB.mp3 Related Reports AFMI 2023 AFMI highlights Africa is already unlocking its potential The release of the seventh iteration of the Absa Africa Financial Markets Index (AFMI) demonstrates that the continent is rapidly maturing and is no longer simply taking the first steps on a developmental journey. Instead, we can see clear signs that the true potential of the continent is being unlocked. Read more EVENTS Innovation and credibility are key to Africa’s success Are African financial markets in a better place than a year ago? As the leading banking group on the continent, this is a key question we consistently interrogate across our operations. Read more AFMI REPORTS Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2022 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index has shone a crucial light on the opportunities for investment in the region. Read more
