REPORT | 14 OCTOBER 2020 Africa’s possibility is in the detail Absa | Corporate and Investment Banking > Insights and Events > Africa Financial Markets Index 2020 SHARE Africa Financial Markets Index 2020 The 2020 Absa Africa Financial Markets Index report launch will provide an in-depth look into the continent’s financial markets. Going live on 14 October 2020, the fourth edition of the annual Absa Financial Markets Index report provides an in-depth look into the continent's untapped market potential. Highlighting more than 40 indicators for 23 African countries, the report sheds light on the attractiveness of Africa’s capital markets for policy makers, investors and asset managers around the world. Looking to broaden access to foreign exchange and improve market transparency, it focuses on 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. Seize the opportunity to take a deeper look into Africa’s blooming investment landscape with us. 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 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 REPORT Absa Africa Financial Markets Index 2021 No other report dives deeper into Africa’s true potential. 23 surveyed economies, with insights and tools across 6 metrics – geared towards highlighting Africa’s growth potential. Read more REPORT Africa Financial Markets Index 2018 The continent’s financial markets have remained resilient and innovative amid slowing worldwide growth after the synchronised upturn of 2017. However, they remain fragmented and shallow compared to their equivalents in Latin America and Asia. Read more
