BSEL mulls relaxed access for SMME platform

BSE CEO Thapelo Tsheole. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
BSE CEO Thapelo Tsheole. PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Botswana Stock Exchange Limited (BSEL) has published proposals for the relaxation of listing rules for its Tshipidi SME board.

Since the introduction of the Tshipidi board earlier this year, the national bourse has been debating how the targeted companies can overcome the challenges associated with listing.

While the stock exchange is seen as an ideal vehicle for mobilising capital, many potential ‘listees’ face issues around the thresholds required, costs of advisory services and the burden of remaining listed.

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