What were the main factors in listing Siat on the Central African Stock Exchange (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobiliéres d’Afrique Centrale, BVMAC)?
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Articles & Analysis | On the market: Offerings set to increase as new banks enter and existing players expand from The Report: Gabon 2013
Whilst still concentrated, the market is becoming increasingly contested, with foreign banks establishing a presence, as well as the emergence of domestic institutions. The sector is gradually feeling the impact of this growth through greater reach and more product differentiation. With the Bank of Central African States’ (Banque des États de l'...
Articles & Analysis | Strengthening confidence: New regulations are creating opportunities in life, health and microinsurance coverage from The Report: Gabon 2013
As with many of Africa’s emerging markets, a number of challenges face Gabon’s insurance sector, including low insurance awareness, a small domestic client base and declining oil production. And yet, the Gabonese market remains one of the largest in the sub-region, and it is set to expand in the coming years as the demand for personal insurance...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Lucas Abaga Nchama, Governor, Bank of Central African States (BEAC), on access to finance and regulatory reform from The Report: Gabon 2013
In June 2013 we held debates concerning two central themes: firstly, access to finance, and secondly, institutional, regulatory and structural reforms. As a result, we have drawn and suggested many conclusions and recommendations to the main economic and financial players of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central African States (...
Articles & Analysis | Getting personal: Personal insurance lines offer growth potential from The Report: Gabon 2013
Economic growth, paired with proactive marketing efforts by insurers, has helped to expand the market for personal insurance lines. Although the domestic market is limited to a population of 1.5m, Gabon has a higher per capita income than most other countries in the sub-region, suggesting market depth. The development of the insurance sector has...
Articles & Analysis | Additional listings: Efforts continue to increase equity and bond offerings on the exchange from The Report: Gabon 2013
The Central African Stock Exchange (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières d’Afrique Centrale, BVMAC), headquartered in Libreville, is one of two regional bourses – both of which are located in CFA zones – on the African continent. The bourse was founded in 2003, and began trading in 2007, with the aim of serving the six countries of the Central...