THE inaugural Financial Markets Stakeholder Summit enters its last day in Bulawayo today with discussions expected to focus on emerging investment opportunities, market development, technology and strategies to attract and retain capital.
The programme brings together financial market regulators, listed companies, investment professionals, stockbrokers and other industry players to explore how Zimbabwe can strengthen its capital markets and position them as engines of economic growth.
Ashburton Investments South Africa’s Jarred Sullivan will deliver a guest presentation on Redefining Investment: Global Dynamics, New Frontiers and the Future of Capital Markets, examining changing global investment trends and their implications for financial markets.
The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE)’s Lyndon Nkomo will discuss the sponsor’s role in facilitating successful transactions on the exchange, while Padenga Holdings’ Wilton Mukono will provide an issuer’s perspective on expectations of regulators and market participants.
Investor confidence and market attractiveness will also take centre stage during a panel discussion featuring retail investor Daniel Nharaunda, AIMZ’s Chengetai Zvobgo, Stockbrokers Association representative Arnold Chibvongodze and ZAPF’s Sandra Musevenzo.
The panel will examine what investors need from capital markets to encourage participation, deepen liquidity and retain investment.
Another discussion will explore the future of market infrastructure, particularly technology, tokenisation and the evolution of financial markets, with contributions from representatives of STT, FloCash, ZSE and IPAZ.
Institute for Sustainability Africa chief executive Rodney Ndamba will examine how environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly influencing investment decisions and access to capital.
The programme will also feature remarks from Zimbabwe Real Estate Investment Trusts Association chairman Christabel Shava before concluding with key takeaways.
The discussions are expected to provide practical insights into strengthening market confidence, broadening investment opportunities and mobilising long-term capital for Zimbabwe’s economic transformation.-hrald
