NSE eyes Middle East, Asia investors to boost resilience
NSE Chief Executive Frank Mwiti said the exchange is moving to reduce its traditional reliance on investors from Europe, the UK and the United States by tapping into underutilised markets. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) is planning to attract investors from the Middle East and Asia to enhance market resilience and broaden its foreign capital base.
- The NSE aims to reduce its existing reliance on investors from Europe, the UK, and the United States.
- NSE Chief Executive Frank Mwiti highlighted the strategy aims for global representation in foreign inflows amidst sensitive global markets.
- The exchange is also anticipating increased activity from institutional investors and state-owned firms planning to enter the market.
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