JSE DRIVES FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN THE MARKET
For listed companies, there exists an opportunity for raising capital in the market but for the unlisted sector, the process is significantly more challenging. From SMEs who need strategic support to grow their operations to start-ups looking for investment funding to deliver impact solutions, connecting these dots into a forward trajectory is no easy feat.
Enter the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Tasking itself with advancing socio-economic development in South Africa, the JSE has instituted several programs to engage with this critical sector. The Enterprise Acceleration Programme is designed to support the rapid scaling of medium-sized businesses into large enterprises whilst the innovative new JSE Private Placements platform connects pre-qualified investors in the private equity space with relevant and viable projects looking for appropriate investment partners.
#SAINC went off to explore these initiatives and the great strides they are making in contributing to our economic growth. We visited some of the inspiring entrepreneurs accessing these much-needed platforms and programmes to see first-hand how the partnership interventions, mentoring, masterclasses and industry-specific support are empowering businesses to grow and scale, expanding their creative horizons and creating jobs and employment. And what’s more, the initiatives are helping to build businesses that are designed to address some of the social and environmental challenges we face today.
But their work goes beyond supporting the acceleration of the unlisted sector. #SAINC also had the opportunity to connect with youth participating in the JSE Investment Challenge, a long-standing initiative that is designed to educate youth on the workings of the capital market, its role in the economy and how to invest in shares. The program is implemented in schools spanning the rural to the urban landscape of the county. And with a virtual million rand that each team is tasked with growing, these youth are building the independent thinking skills and understanding to drive a South African culture where everyone is included financially and people are empowered to make informed decisions.
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