The BRVM signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Montreal Stock Exchange in Abidjan in March 2024. The MoU focused on establishing the derivatives market in WAEMU, focusing on technical assistance from the Montreal Exchange.
BRVM Signs Global Cooperation Agreement with BADEA
In October 2024, the BRVM signed a Global Cooperation Agreement with the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) to facilitate the support and long-term financing of SMEs. This agreement provides technical and financial support to help SMEs strengthen their skills, access debt financing, and improve their equity structures.
BRVM signs MoU with GGGI to Strengthen Sustainable Finance
The BRVM signed a MoU with the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to strengthen sustainable finance in the regional financial markets. This MoU coincided with the launch of the BRVM Bond Accelerator Programme, aimed at supporting the structuring of sustainable loans.
BRVM lists National Lottery of Benin
The BRVM welcomed the National Lottery of Benin in December 2024. This was the first IPO in the lottery sector and the second IPO from Benin. This privatisation operation allowed the State of Benin to mobilise 43.2 billion CFA.
