Event report
NSE Large Corporate Forum
Capital Market Trends, Future Insights & Strategies for raising capital
Our Large Corporate Forum at Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC was a resounding success , bringing together key stakeholders to discuss the future of capital markets and investment opportunities in Kenya. NSE's CEO Frank Mwiti and Mbithe Muema, Head of Business Development- Corporates and SME's at NSE, provided valuable insights into market trends, strategies for raising capital, and the Exchange’s ambitious vision for the next five years.
Key highlights included:
- NSE’s commitment to increasing French business involvement in the market.
- Strategic partnerships with FCCK to drive corporate and SME participation.
- The role of NSE in contributing 43% to Kenya’s GDP through equities and debt markets.
- Innovative transformation plans aimed at making NSE the preferred value creation partner in Africa.
- Increased focus on sustainable finance, including green bonds and ESG investments.
- Expansion into commodities and structured financial products to enhance market offerings.
- Encouraging SMEs and family businesses to leverage capital markets for growth.
- Market trends showing equal participation between local and foreign investors in 2024.
- A growing appetite for corporate bonds from pension industries, with a need for more issuances.
- The importance of corporate governance and capital raising strategies for SMEs through their Ibuka Programme.
As Nairobi Securities Exchange PLC continues to evolve, businesses are encouraged to explore capital-raising solutions beyond traditional bank loans.
From IPOs and equity funding to corporate bonds and sustainable finance, the exchange offers diverse opportunities tailored to corporate, SME, and institutional investor needs.
The future of Kenya’s capital markets is bright, and we look forward to seeing more companies leverage these opportunities!
