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Lusaka Stock Exchange (LUSE)

Established: February 21, 1994

Nature: Non-profit limited company

Objective: To facilitate an organized market for the buying and selling of shares and securities.

Trading Platform: LUSE provides a secure and structured environment for trading stocks and securities.
Capital Raising: Assists companies in raising capital by allowing them to sell shares to the public.
Investor Protection: Enforces rules to protect investors from fraudulent activities.
Government Support: Aids the government in raising funds for public infrastructure and projects.
Transparency: Publishes share prices to ensure transparency in trading.
Facilitates Secondary Trading: Enables trading of existing (second-hand) securities.
Company Reputation: Reflects the reputation of companies through the listing process.
Price Establishment: Establishes share prices based on market supply and demand.
Market Data: Provides comprehensive data on trading activities and listed companies.

Private Sector Development: Encourages the growth and development of the private sector.
Capital Formation: Facilitates capital raising through public share offerings.
Secondary Trading Support: Supports the trading of securities already in circulation.
Privatization Assistance: Aids in the privatization of state-owned enterprises.
Promoting Share Ownership: Advocates for broader share ownership among the public.
Investment Evaluation: Assists investors in evaluating investment opportunities and pricing.
Market Advancement: Aims to enhance the overall securities exchange market in Zambia.

Long-Term Capital Access: Provides companies with affordable, long-term capital options.
Investment Encouragement: Stimulates investment in Zambian industries and commercial ventures.
Public Investment Opportunities: Allows individuals to invest in both private and privatized companies.
Privatization Support: Facilitates the transition of state-owned companies into the private sector.
Wealth Creation: Promotes wealth generation through widespread share ownership.
Efficient Market Maintenance: Ensures the smooth functioning of an orderly securities market.