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13th Edition African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) – Building Africa Financial Markets (BAFM) Forum

July 1 - July 3

A continent-wide conversation about capital

About the Forum

African capital markets are increasingly recognized as critical engines for mobilizing long-term capital to support economic transformation, private sector growth, infrastructure financing, and financial inclusion.

The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE), in collaboration with the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA), will host the 13th edition of the ASEA BAFM Forum from 01st to 02nd July 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The forum will provide a high level strategic platform for knowledge exchange, peer learning, policy dialogue, and business networking, bringing together key capital market practitioners from across Africa. It will offer an opportunity for exchanges, regulators, brokers, investors, and other market stakeholders to share experiences, discuss emerging trends and challenges, and explore practical strategies for strengthening the efficiency, integration, and resilience of African capital markets.

Forum Theme

”Driving Capital Market Growth in Africa through Innovation, Integration and Inclusive Participation”

Objectives

  • Promote practical strategies for enhancing liquidity and trading activity in African capital markets
  • Facilitate dialogue on digital transformation and emerging brokerage business models
  • Strengthen regional cooperation to support cross-border investment and market integration
  • Explore innovative financing solutions including ESG instruments, ETFs, REITs, and SME platforms
  • Encourage mobilization of retail and institutional investors
  • Enhance collaboration among exchanges, intermediaries, regulators, and development partners

Key Sub-Themes

  • Market liquidity enhancement mechanisms and trading ecosystem development
  • Digital transformation, fintech partnerships, and data-driven intermediation
  • Regional integration initiatives and cross-border capital flows
  • Investor participation and financial inclusion strategies
  • Sustainable finance and ESG investment trends

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