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Issue 1 |November 2012

ASEA Conference in Egypt

Unleashing Africas Investment Potential - What could be done by African Capital Markets

ASEA Conference

Previous ASEA Conference held at Morocco Marrakech

ASEA Board Members

A Newsletter of ASEA Members

Contents
1. About ASEA 2. 3. Focus on New Member: Sierra Leone Stock Exchange Interview with Mr. Oscar Onyema, Director General and Chief Excutive Nigerian Stock Exchange 4. Expert Article: Maximizing value through Strategic Investor Relations by Anne Guimard 5. 6. Member Exchange News Member Half Yearly Statistics

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ASEA Brief

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President : Mr. Sunil Benimadhu, Chief Executive, Stock Exchange of Mauritius Secretary : Ms. Silvana Wanjiru Kamau Website : www.africansea.org Contact : secretariat@africansea.org swanjiru@nse.co.ke 5.What is the main role of the association? 1. To establish an association for systematic mutual cooperation, exchange of information, materials and persons, mutual assistance and joint programmes between the members; 2. To promote the establishment of securities exchanges in all African countries; 3. To promote the development of common standards of training and professionalism among members of the Association and other market players; 4. To promote common standards of issuing, listing, trading and settlement of securities; 5. To facilitate the development and promotion of products and services for Africas capital markets; 6. To assist members in the promotion and development of the range of services associated with the capital markets; 7. To develop and promote a data bank and information system for the mutual benefit of members; 8. To study, and research on matters of mutual interest to members; 9. To disseminate information; produce materials in all media, hold conferences, seminars and exhibitions, and conduct other public education activities relevant to the interests of members; 10. To ensure that the views and interests of the Association are promoted in the appropriate worldwide fora; 6.Members of the Association Full Members 1. Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde 2. Bolsa de Valores de Moambique 3. Botswana Stock Exchange 4. Bourse de Casablanca 5. Bourse de Tunis 6. Bourse Rgionale des Valeurs Mobilires de lAfrique de lOuest 7. Dar-es-Salaam Stock Exchange 8. Douala Stock Exchange 9. The Egyptian Exchange 10. Ghana Stock Exchange 11. JSE Ltd 12. Khartoum Stock Exchange 13. Libyan Stock Market 14. Lusaka Stock Exchange 15. Namibian Stock Exchange 16. Nairobi Securities Exchange 17. Nigerian Stock Exchange 18. Malawi Stock Exchange 19. Uganda Securities Exchange 20. Sierra Leone Stock Exchange 21. Stock Exchange of Mauritius 22. Zimbabwe Stock Exchange 23. Rwanda Stock Exchange Observer Member 1.Central Securities Clearing System Ltd. (Nigeria) Affiliate Member 1.South Asian Federation of Exchanges (SAFE)

1.Summary of Highlights
1. The Association has partnered with FTSE International to develop, launch and manage a FTSE branded pan African index. The index will be launched on December 3rd 2012 in Cairo, Egypt. 2. On December 2nd 2012, the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) will hold its 16th Annual General Meeting at the Smart Village Conference Centre, Cairo, Egypt. 3. The officials of the Executive Committee of the African Securities Exchanges Association are as follows: President: Mr. Sunil Benimadhu, Chief Executive: Stock Exchange of Mauritius; Vice President: Mr. Geoff Rothschild, Head: Government and International Affairs: JSE Ltd.; Mr. Joseph S. Kitamirike: Chief Executive Officer: Uganda Securities Exchange; Dr. Mohammed Omran, Executive Chairman: The Egyptian Exchange; Mr. Peter Mwangi, Chief Executive: Nairobi Securities Exchange; Mr. Ekow Afedzie, Deputy Managing Director: Ghana Stock Exchange; Mr. Oscar Onyema, Chief Executive: The Nigerian Stock Exchange

2.The name of the Association is African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA). 3.When was the association created? The African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) was registered in Nairobi on 13th November 1993 with the object of, inter alia, establishing an association for systematic mutual cooperation, exchange of information, materials and persons, mutual assistance and joint programs between the members. The membership of the association is open to any Stock Exchange or nascent Stock Exchange located in the African region. The Association has been holding annual conferences, which are hosted by different members each year where issues relevant to the growth of the regional capital markets are addressed. 4.Where is the secretariat located? ASEA Secretariat Nairobi Securities Exchange Nation Centre, First Floor, Kimathi Street, PO Box 43633, Nairobi 00100, Tel: +254 20 2831000 Fax: +254 20 224200 www.africansea.org

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7.Upcoming Conferences The sixteenth (16th) ASEA Annual General Meeting and Conference will be hosted by the Egyptian Exchange in Cairo, Egypt on 2nd 4th December 2012. The theme of the conference is Unleashing Africas Investment Potential- what could be done by African Capital Markets?. 2012 Strategic Initiatives of the Association FTSE ASEA Pan African Indices The Annual General Meeting received a presentation from FTSE International on the proposed FTSE ASEA Pan African Index which will measure the performance of eligible equity securities on ASEA member exchanges. The Annual General Meeting endorsed the design which is based on FTSEs global benchmark index design principles which are rules based, transparent, comprehensive, and representative and incorporate strong governance. The Indices will increase the visibility of African markets by tracking the performance of these markets and facilitate the development of new products such as ETFs which can also be listed on the ASEA member Exchanges. ASEA and FTSE shall be launching the index on December 3rd 2012 in Cairo, Egypt. The African Development Bank The Annual General Meeting authorized the ASEA President to continue discussions with the African Development Bank (AfDB) on areas of cooperation between ASEA and the African Development Bank. The President visited the African Development Bank in Tunis and agreed on the following priority areas; 1.The Bank is the largest investor in African private equity funds. It is also a key supporter of the African Venture Capital Association, which is the private equity fund trade association. The Bank can leverage its position as an important investor in private equity funds to encourage these funds to exit their investments via listings on African Stock Exchanges. 2.The Banks pension fund is looking to expand the range of asset classes in which it invests. By investing in African listed stocks and bonds, the pension fund would help to expand the number of investors and add liquidity to African markets. 3.The Bank is a major issuer of bonds on the international and local markets. By listing its bonds on African securities exchanges, the Bank would encourage market development and potentially open up new assets to African investors. 4.The Bank is leading the African Financial Markets Initiative (AFMI) that includes developing an African bond index and an African Bond Fund. The Bank could promote market development by listing the index and the fund on African exchanges as well as

encouraging African governments to also list the underlying bonds in which AFMIs African Bond Fund intends to invest. 5.Through the African Development Institute (EADI), the Bank provides capacity building and training. EADI and ASEA could work together to develop joint capacity building programs focusing on capital market themes. 6.ASEA is looking at a number of market models that can lead to a closer integration of existing national Exchanges with a view to broadening and deepening these national Exchanges. In this connection, the implementation of a hub and spoke interconnectivity project could ensure the cross-linking of African stock Exchanges through technology. However, the implementation of this project requires the availability of financial resources and the Bank would help ASEA identify resources from trust funds and other sources to implement this initiative. ASEA Rules The Annual General Meeting on December 11, 2011 discussed the proposals on new ASEA Rules to accommodate the following: Filling of casual vacancies on the Executive Committee; The procedure for removal and automatic disqualification of the representative of a Member at the Executive Committee; The acceptable seniority of both the representative and alternate of a Member at the Member organization; Broadening the membership of ASEA to include organizations in the financial services sector, with whom collaboration will further the objectives of ASEA. The Rules will be presented to the Members for approval during the Annual General Meeting of December 2nd 2012.

New Member Interview with Mr Gibrilla Sesay Acting Chief Executive Officer Sierra Leone Stock Exchange

Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone Stock Exchange

When was the SLSE formed? Brief Background The Sierra Leone Stock Exchange was commissioned on 17th July 2009 to provide a venue for enterprise formation and a market place for trading of Equities, Commodities, Bonds, Forex and Derivatives
The stock exchange started trading with one company listed (Rokel Commercial Bank) on its official list, and two brokerage firms (First Discount House and Capital Discount House) acting as agents for trading in securities. The Exchange was commissioned by the President of the Republic of Sierra Leone privatisation process is putting pressure on the capital market development. 3. The local content policy has not been enacted yet in Parliament. This is a major factor that will underpin the growth of the capital market

Where do you see the SLSE in five Trading Hours & No of trading per years? Looking at the macroeconomic outlook of Sierra Leone, there are various growth week:
Trading on the floor of the exchange commences at 10 am and closes at 12 pm Mondays and Thursdays.

How many staff do you have?

Currently the exchange has five permanent staff and three interns but looking to recruit three more additional staff to strengthen its human resource structure. The interns are students from the University of Sierra Leone wanting to gain practical experience in their areas of studies.

prospects the exchange can capitalize on, for instance, both the mining and agricultural industries are showing positive indications. Once the local content policy bill is in full operation, most if not all the companies operating in these industries will be listed on the exchange, thus improving the financial position of the exchange going forward

Why did decide to join ASEA?

What are your achievements so far?

The exchange has signed a partnership contract with Bloomberg to host its market data with the view of gaining global recognition. The exchange is now a member of the African Securities Exchanges Association Through persistent lobbying and campaign, the government has agreed to disinvest its 51% stake in Rokel Commercial Bank. These shares will be offloaded through the stock exchange. The Local Content Policy bill has passed through cabinet. The complete enactment of this bill will deepen the capital market and subsequently improve activities in the stock market.

Being a member of ASEA will enable the exchange integrate with other exchanges in the Sub Region and subsequently develop its operations. Furthermore, it will create a platform for global growth and recognition.

Contacts Sierra Leone Stock Exchange Bank of Sierra Leone Main Building, 30 Siaka Stevens Street, Freetown, Sierra Leone. E-mail: g.sesay@btintemet.com

What challenges are you facing?

1. The stock exchange is faced with some constraints limiting its possibilities. For instance, the exchange is in urgent need of Capacity Building which can be administered in the following capacities: Structural Capacity Financial Capacity Human Resource Capacity Technical Capacity

2. The slow pace of the government

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Oscar Onyema

Interview with

Director General and Chief Executive, Nigerian Stock Exchange

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Interview with Oscar Onyema

1)You have been at the helm of the Nigerian Stock Exchange for one year now, has it been exciting? Please tell us what leaps the Exchange has made.

I joined the Nigerian Stock Exchange on April 4, 2011 and it has been a rewarding and exciting experience, so far. Over the past year, the Exchange has made great strides in its commitment to providing a first rate capital market experience and to improving its service excellence. We have undertaken major reviews of our market and operations with a view to implementing innovations required to deliver a robust and efficient capital market.The NSE identified and successfully delivered on eight strategic initiatives to create an African institution that competes effectively in the global marketplace. These initiatives were aimed at developing a more transparent, liquid and accessible market with a modern market structure to support delivery of a wider range of investment products. By articulating and implementing these initiatives, as well as engaging investors, our listed companies, market operators, the regulator and prospective issuers who had lost faith in the capital market, we are enabling the return of a vibrant market.

financial literacy. Our focus has been on cleansing, restructuring and making the market more accessible and efficient, the right strategy for laying the foundation for the growth of the Nigerian capital market. The capital market remains an indispensable vehicle to ensure Nigerias continued development and it provides a vehicle for long-term saving and borrowing, and hence, efficient use of financial resources. In terms of global exchange trends, the cycle in which we have been for the last few years presents an incredible opportunity for investors. As the reforms continue, we remain confident that the market will soon be well on its way to recovering its vibrancy.

4)Currently, what initiatives is the Nigerian Stock Exchange involved in?

Our 2011 transformation kicked off with the reconstitution of our Board committee structure and the establishment of six Board committees to guide the management of the Exchange, leading to enhanced corporate governance of the bourse. We also implemented a Zero Tolerance policy aimed at ridding the market of regulatory infractions. An in-house Investigation Panel was reconstituted and seven new violations introduced for broker-dealers. Issuer rules were also revised, and stiffer penalties assigned to two major violations. The result is a higher compliance rate across the board. A Market Segmentation exercise was completed to rebrand our markets and boards, and align industry sectors under which companies are listed (formerly 33) with Nigerian economic sectors and international industry classifications; and to address market depth, the NSE introduced a series of new products, including our first ETF and Shariah-compliant index for Islamic investors. To enhance the investor experience, a new Website, with a real-time live feed to a ticker, was launched in January, alongside X-Net, a virtual private network (VPN), to enhance connectivity (20x faster) to the Exchanges trading systems. The NSE recorded another milestone with the announcement of ten market makers approved to conduct market making activities which kicked off in September this is accompanied by securities lending and short selling. For the first time in our history, we ramped up business development efforts to attract
ASEA

2)The Exchange organizes Chief Executive Quarterly dinners, what does this involve?

We have ten initiatives we have been driving this year. The CEO Quarterly Dinners are part of our Advocacy initiative. They are hosted by the Nigerian Stock Exchange and are specifically designed for listed companies and prospective issuers. Our aim is to ensure that all our listed companies realize the value of listing on the exchange, and forums such as this are indeed key in that effort.These dinners are focused around industry segments, providing an opportunity for issuers and government agencies to interact around issues that affect particular sector groupings.They provide a platform to explore issues and discusskey concerns that can positively affect economic growth.

3.What are the most exciting new prospects for the Nigerian Stock Exchange?
Mr Oscar Onyema Director General and Chief Executive Nigerian Stock Exchange

Some of the most exciting prospects for the NSE are tied to our ongoing efforts to develop product liquidity and depth, continued enhancement of our regulatory programs, stakeholder engagement and

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Interview with Oscar Onyema

and retain top quality companies, including revising our listing rules, deploying systematic sector-board- and productspecific marketing strategies, and we are gearing up to launch more value-added services for issuers, to address specific concerns hindering market growth. Finally, the NSE is on its way to becoming fully IFRS compliant and our initiatives are centered on technology and product development. We are overhauling our systems, technology-based solutions and data services, as well as advocating changes to policy, with the aim of transforming the Nigerian market into the gateway to African capital markets.

market with a modern structure to support delivery of a wider range of investment products which is what investors around the world are looking for. We are on track, and we remain committed to achieving the objective.

7)Where do you see Africas Stock Exchanges in the next five years?

5)What are your views on integration of African stock exchanges?

Integration of exchanges is not a new concept. It has been done successfully in different parts of the world. When people talk about integration, the one example that always comes to light is the Nordic exchanges, but there are also the Baltic exchanges, MILA (the Integrated Latin American Market) and the ASEAN trading link. While their models are similar, you also have integration via mergers and the single market/ regional operator model. African stock exchanges struggle with liquidity and depth, challenges that can possibly be addressed by integration. While the conversation has been ongoing for many years now, it is still unclear how and to what extent integration might occur in our region. From a simple consideration like different time zones to a more complex consideration like currency conversion, more work needs to be done to determine the right model. The right model will hinge on the ability of each jurisdiction to facilitate (and implement) requisite changes to policy and regulation, two key ingredients of successful integration.

The Economist Intelligence Unit of the Economist Group conducted an outward looking (2025) survey which captured the following: The legal and regulatory environment of emerging markets as the most likely challenge to derail companies from developed countries looking to emerging stock exchanges for their IPOs (32%); An uncertain regulatory environment as the main concern with choosing to list on an emerging market stock exchange (56%); Liquidity/turnover velocity as the most important factor when choosing a stock exchange/market for an IPO (62%); Stock exchanges in developed markets will have to work harder to attract companies from emerging markets to list (76%); and Stock exchanges in developed markets that underestimate the competition from emerging market exchanges will lose market share to them (76%). This insight, along with the trends we are seeing in the Nigerian market, leads me to believe that African market are on their way to experiencing a new kind of growth. As the BRICs struggle to maintain the level of growth they have experienced in the last few years, this provides an opportunity for the emerging markets, especially the African capital markets. With a strong regulatory environment, diverse investment products, liquidity and a high level of service and excellence, we will be able to compete effectively with other global markets. This is our time, and we should embrace it.

6)How is the Nigerian Stock Exchange positioning itself to take advantage of the renewed interest in Africas stock markets?
The initiatives the Nigerian Stock Exchange has embarked upon are critical to ensuring interest in our capital market. By providing a first rate capital market experience and improving service excellence, as well as by implementing innovations required to deliver a robust and efficient capital market, only then can we compete effectively in the global marketplace. As I mentioned, our initiatives are aimed at developing a more transparent, liquid and accessible

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Maximizing value through strategic investor relations

Anne Guimard President, FINEO

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Maximizing Value through Strategic Investor Relations

Competition is a fact of corporate life. Companies compete for customers, talent and resources everyday with each group having its own carefully crafted plan. These plans ensure that revenue enhancing growth strategies are adequately resourced, supported by an appropriate and optimal organizational structure and their success is closely and frequently monitored. Yet, there is another type of competition, which is often overlooked. This is the competition for capital and, if not properly addressed, can jeopardize all efforts to create value. Winning investors over should therefore be a strategic goal, as equally important as increasing profits or gaining market share. With Africa fast gaining momentum as the next investment frontier, this is the opportunity for African companies to raise their profile in the global investment community and attract the capital they need to fund their growth or to achieve a fair valuation. Set out below is a few guidelines on how to achieve this. From disclosure requirements to Investor Relations More often than not, Investor Relations is restricted to complying with listing requirements. However, Investor Relations actually matters to a much broader group of audiences. Table 1 depicts these groups.

Shareholders and Bond Holders Individual shareholders Institutional shareholders Portfolio managers Buy-side analysts Employee shareholders Bond holders

Capital markets professionals

Stock market authorities Bankers Brokers sell-side analysts ales forces sales trading proprietary trading Independent research analysts Rating agencies (credit, socially responsible investment, corporate governance)

Journalists General press Financial and economic press Trade press

Other stakeholders Customers and competitors Suppliers Local communities Trade associations Employees Etc.

Each constituency will be interested in a wide range of topics that will, more often than not, go beyond the companys financial statements. To this end, there is a lot more to Investor Relations than only numbers. Stemming from this, it is therefore the strategic responsibility of Investor Relations to: Establish and maintain trust Retain existing shareholders Motivate and inspire stakeholders, not only shareholders Win over new targets Communicate the companys brand Contribute to building corporate reputation Achieve a fair valuation and lowering the cost of capital.

Anne Guimard President FINEO

Lowering the cost of capital by creating a competitive advantage Research has proved that in the short term stock markets are irrational and rarely reflect fundamentals . This could easily convince management teams that Investor Relations beyond regulatory compliance has very little impact. However, the same research has proved that markets are efficient in the long run1. Moreover, the financial market crisis

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has increased investor demand for transparency and a more candid approach to communication. Understanding this will elevate Investor Relations from a necessary evil to a competitive advantage. Whether your company is considering a listing or is already listed, a well crafted Investor Relations strategy can help: Take advantage of sector valuation discrepancies between geographies Diversify your shareholder base Establish your reputation through transparency and corporate governance Create and raise brand awareness for your products and services Appeal to new customers Identify potential suppliers and service providers Attract high potential executives Lower the cost of capital through increased liquidity and improved valuation. There is ample academic research and empirical evidence that the Return on Investment (R.O.I.) in Investor Relations can be measured. According to Rivel Research, portfolio managers and buy-side analysts attribute a premium of 10% of a companys valuation to good investor communications and a discount of 15% to bad investor communications. Similarly, a recent analysis by Thomson Reuters Extel indicated that the stock prices of companies, which are highly regarded for Investor Relations, tend to outperform the broader market. The analysis found that since 2007, the top 10 European Investor Relations Extel winners outperformed the Euro STOXX 600 by 28.8% on a total returns basis. This performance has widened since 2008, as investors required better communication.

These statistics underscore the strategic need for Investor Relations and should convince companies to step up their efforts and meet the challenges of Investor Relations, namely: Mastering and conquering a new competitive environment Regulatory compliance Striking the balance between the short-term expectations of financial markets and the companys long-term value proposition Maintaining and increasing investor demand for your companys securities Meeting significant demands and high expectations from new clients (e.g. financial analysts, institutional investors, retail shareholders, journalists). This can be achieved by strategically positioning Investor Relations as part of the executive team (the C-Suite) and ensuring: Professional and cost-effective Investor Relations infrastructure A bridge between the company, its management and the financial markets. In conclusion, it is a misconception that the quality of an Investor Relations programme is contingent upon a companys size and their financial resources. On the contrary, these should matter least, especially in todays digital age when information is available at the click of a button. What matters more is that the Board of Directors and the management team buy into corporate governance, transparency, accountability and communication. Finally, although the factors behind share price performance are varied and complex, the quality of Investor Relations can be a real competitive advantage. The market rewards effective communication, visibility and transparency in the long run. To this end, companies who choose to relegate Investor Relations to regulatory compliance do so at their peril.

Rising to the challenge

Anne Guimard is A Certified Financial Analyst, Anne Guimard also holds a PhD in international finance. With over 15 years of experience as a Chief Investor Relations Officer at multi-listed groups and as financial analyst in equity research and Mergers & Acquisitions at leading investments banks, she decided to become an entrepreneur: she founded FINEO in 1999 to offer companies the independent, high value-added advice they need to effectively compete for capital. One of FINEOs key differentiators is that it has always put training and international best practices at the heart of its IR strategy consulting practice. This is further evidenced with the creation of The School of Investor Relations, a uniquely innovative training portal. To this day, FINEO has advised or trained in Investor Relations best practices more than 1,300 companies in 60 countries. The firm has offices in London, Paris and Johannesburg. Author of several books on Investor Relations, Anne Guimard serves onthe Board of Directors of the National Investor Relations Institute in the U.S.A., the largest Investor Relations professionals organization in the world, and is a member of the Investor Relations Society in the United Kingdom. www.fineo.com

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Member Exchanges
Rwanda Stock Exchange Libyan Stock Market Lusaka Stock Exchange Malawi Stock Exchange Nairobi Securities Exchange Sierra Leone Stock Exchange Nigerian Stock Exchange Stock Exchange of Mauritius Mozambique Stock Exchange Namibian Stock Exchange Uganda Securities Exchange Zimbabwe Stock Exchange Botswana Stock Exchange Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres Bourse de Tunis Bourse de Casablanca Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange Douala Stock Exchange Egyptian Exchange Ghana Stock Exchange Johannesburg Stock Exchange Khartoum Stock Exchange

Member Exchange News

Casablanca

Casablanca Stock Exchange

Key Facts IPO of Afrique Industries on the 5th January 2012 through the sale of 110 770 shares. The total amout of the operation was of 26 584 800 MAD with an issue price of 240 MAD.
6 bond issues were conducted by :
17th January: Fonds dEquipement Communal (FEC). the total amount of the issue was of 1 000 000 000 MAD 18th January: IMMOLOG, the total amount of the issue was of 700 000 000 MAD 25th January: LABEL VIE, the total amount of the issue was of 400 000 000 MAD 19th March: UNIMER, the total amount of the issue was of 350 000 000 MAD 3rd May: Crdit Immobilier et Htelier (CIH), the total amount of the issue was of 1 000 000 000 MAD Rsidences Dar Saada, le 25/06/2012, the total amount of the issue was of 750 000 000 MAD This conference allowed all market professionals to provide investors with an analysis of the results released by listed companies, and enable them from understanding the elements to be taken into consideration when making an investment decision. It was also an opportunity to identify investment opportunities in the stock market for 2012.

2 capital raising operations :

11th June: Banque Centrale Populaire (BCP), the total amount of the issue was of 1,6 billion MAD 20th May Attijariwafa Bank, the total amount of the issue was of 1,9 billion MAD

22 February: Conference in partnership with the British Chamber of Commerce, under the theme Financial Services Partnership Day. A cooperation agreement between the City of London and Casablanca Finance City was signed during this event.

20th June: conference in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Moroccan Financial Board (Casablanca Finance City) at the headquarters of the Casablanca Stock Exchange. The conference was under the theme Revival of the Stock Exchange and the Development of Capital Markets . The event, chaired by the Minister of Economy and Finance, Mr. Nizar Baraka, brought together a panel of speakers and guests representing the stakeholders of all the Moroccan financial sector. Conclusion of a partnership agreement with the AL Muscat Stock Exchange in April 2012 and the Istanbul Stock Exchange in June 2012. These agreements involve experience sharing on training and information between the two exchanges. These partnerships confirm the aspiration of the Casablanca Stock Exchange to strengthen its cooperation with Arab and international exchanges in order to develop and promote the Moroccan financial market.

7th May: Conference in partnership with the APSB (Professional Association of Brokerage Firms) at the Hotel Royal Mansour. The conference was entitled Review of companies listed on the Casablanca Stock Exchange: Beyond the 2011 results, 2012 outlook & challenges

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Egypt

The Egyptian Exchange

Moving half way past 2012, the market entered into a decisive new phase in the history of Egypt. Tuning in for the long awaited results of the first free presidential elections, the market showed a remarkable performance post the elections.
After a period of uncertainty witnessed during 2011, in Egypt and the Arab world, 2012 came with more concrete and clear picture for the new democratic phase in the Egyptian history. After which investors foresee a more stable a conducive market for investment. More assured of a better investment and corruption free economy, the market indices surged during the first 6 month of 2012, occupying the first place among developed and emerging markets according to Morgan Stanley. EGX 30 index to stand 30% higher during the first half of 2012, a remarkable performance, so far this year. Likewise, EGX 100 and EGX 70 indices surged by 13.4% and 1.5%, respectively, year to date. Worth mentioning, the Basic Resources Sector index, Real Estate Sector index and Telecommunications Sector index skyrocketed recording 66.4%, 51.8% and 39.9%, respectively, pushing the market indices upward. Moreover, all trading figures have surged during the first half of 2012 compared to the second half of 2011, as illustrated in the table below. The trading value inched up, with an average daily value traded of US$ 93 million for the main market (after excluding deals) vs. US$ 64 million in the second half of 2011. Moreover, the average daily volume nearly doubled, recording 110 million shares daily vs. 63 million shares. Also, market capitalization surged by 15% since the beginning of the year recording US$ 56 billion as of end of June 2012; a US$ 7 billion increase since last year

after a US$ 35 billion decline in the previous year. Note worthy, foreigners accounted for 21.8% of the total value traded (after excluding deals) during the first half of 2012. In addition, the two most active sectors were the Telecommunications sector and the Financial services excluding Banks sector recording the highest volumes traded within the first 6 month of 2012. The Telecommunications sector recorded a volume of 4.70 billion shares worth US$ 5.16 billion. Meanwhile the Financial Services excluding Banks sector recorded 2.73 billion shares worth US$ 1.25 billion. Worth mentioning, that Nilex trading system has been amended to match that of the new system in order to increase NILEX attractiveness as a viable source of funding for SMEs and to increase market activity. Post the amendments the average daily value traded surged from US$ 108 thousand to US$ 143 thousand, a promising sign for Nilex future activity.
Indicators Total Volume Traded (million) Main Market Nilex OTC Market Total Value Traded (US$ million) Main Market Nilex OTC Market Total Number of Transactions (thousand) Main Market Nilex OTC Market Average daily Value Traded (US$ million) Main Market* Nilex OTC Market No. of Trading Days Market Capitalization (US$ million) Main Market Nilex Number of Listed Companies
Main Market Nilex

Jul Dec 2011

Jan Jun 2012

8,536.40 7,911.21 18.99 606.20 10,019.39 8,432.50 12.82 1,574.06 2,497.50 2,459.60 6.46 31.45 77.22 63.99 0.11 13.12 120

13,766.27 13,244.11 26.25 495.91 15,370.17 14,364.50 17.28 988.38 2,900.35 2,864.66 13.00 22.70 101.01 92.69 0.14 8.17 121

48,677.02 167.41

56,076.59 180.39

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Market Developments in 2012:

A separate trading mechanism (block trading) was introduced for executing large volume deals to activate and facilitate trading, especially for enterprises and to achieve higher probabilities of executing the entire quantity required. The new trading mechanism contributes to increasing the execution speed, reducing the trading costs and increase trading volumes which will positively reflect on the market efficiency. EGX launched its FIX HUB project this month through linking to FIDESSA trading network. The FIX HUB network will enable international investors to trade Egyptian securities easily through a FIX gateway which will reflect positively on the Egyptian market liquidity without violating capital market rules. The Egyptian Exchange (EGX) launched the live operation of the new automated surveillance trading system from MillenniumIT, a member of London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). EGX commits to promote sustainable investment, signing an agreement with NASDAQ (United States) and the Brazilian, Istanbul, and Johannesburg stock exchanges to become the founding signatories to the Sustainable Stock Exchanges (SSE) Initiative.
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JSE

Johannesburg Stock Exchange

JSEs new Equity Trading Platform in SA after Decade in London Move marks new era for exchange Johannesburg 2 July 2012 The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) celebrates the start of a new era for its equity market today with the launch of equity trading platform Millennium Exchange, developed by technology solutions provider MillenniumIT.
Leanne Parsons, Director of the JSEs Equity Market, comments: As we have seen with the Borsa Italiana migration last week and similar migrations during the past year, the new platform provides exceptional levels of performance, functionality and capacity. The JSEs move to the new equity system, which we have nicknamed Project Jaya meaning victory in the language of Sri Lanka, is a victory for the market. The move could not have happened without effective cooperation between the exchange and all its clients, says Parsons. We would like to extend our sincere appreciation and thanks to all our clients for their efforts and support. Parsons says that the adoption of Millennium Exchange could have a significant impact on trading volumes by attracting a greater share of high frequency trading when collocation and the appropriate billing models are in place. Trading volumes increased significantly when the JSE adopted trading platform JSE SETS in 2002, and climbed again when the exchange moved to the present trading platform JSE TradElect in 2007. JSE TradElect was licensed from the London Stock Exchange and maintained and operated by the London bourse. There is anecdotal evidence to suggest that when exchanges increase their trading speeds they also boost levels of trading. This is important in order to deepen a market, adds Parsons. Parsons explains that one reason for the decision to relocate the trading engine to Johannesburg was the increased operational stability that this move would offer. The handful of incidents that we have had requiring the equity market to be halted, have been related to our international connectivity links. Clearly these have had reputational impacts. By moving the engine to Johannesburg, we eliminate this problem and are able to offer our clients improved service availability and stability. MillenniumIT, which has over a decade of experience in building technology solutions for the capital markets, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and is based in Sri Lanka. Millennium Exchange is the companys flagship product with 14 installations live worldwide (excluding the JSE) and is known for its speed and scalability. We are very pleased that Millennium Exchange is now live at JSE, South Africas only full service securities exchange. Millennium Exchange is a highly flexible and scalable next generation trading platform that offers ultra-fast order processing capabilities. This will enable JSE to increase its trading volumes at low cost and provide its customers with an unbeatable trading experience in terms of speed, efficiency and technology, comments Tony Weeresinghe, CEO of MillenniumIT and Director of Global Development at the LSEG. Speed is becoming increasingly important in the exchange industry as exchanges cope with the rapid rise of automated trading. Those exchanges that have trading systems with the lowest latency the time between when an order is received, processed and acknowledgement sent will retain and grow market share. In future, the JSE will manage and operate the trading engine itself. This allows the JSE to grow trading volumes and contain trading software costs. Note to Editors The move of the trading system to Johannesburg has been welcomed by market participants. The Millennium IT system is the way forward and puts SA on par globally with multiple other markets. It will not only be faster but given the broader global user base it should be easier to support and for new users to integrate it into their platforms. The JSE handled the migration well, with no deadlines being missed it is the 2nd of July today and we are going live, says John Slettevold, Head of Equities, UBS South Africa. The migration was handled professionally with all firms participating in the testing phases over the last few months to ensure that the system delivers as well as integration into downstream internal systems, says Ashvin Mancha, CEO of Afrifocus. It was really an important step to bring the trading engine back to South Africa as it allows us to have control of our own trading engines and the system will be much faster. Location and speed is everything and we could only but benefit by having it right here, says Erica Bruce, Director of Navigare.

The day also marks the moving of the platform from London, where the trading engine has been situated for ten years, to the JSE building in Johannesburg. These changes are aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies for market participants, who are expected to benefit from executing transactions almost 400 times faster than the present trading solution. The platform is housed within the JSEs recently completed new state of the art data centre based on Tier 3 specifications and is designed to ensure 99.98% availability. The seamless migration from the previous TradElect platform follows Borsa Italianas identical switch last week. As with the JSE, this move was successful and followed extensive testing and consultation with stakeholders.

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Farmers house plc changed its name to Real Estates Investments Zambia (RIEZ) Real Estate Investments Zambia concluded a merger with Arcades Plc Zambia in a cash and shares transaction. RIEZ acquired 8,100,000 shares (100%) of Arcades Plc and issued 13,714,286 new REIZ shares to the Arcades shareholders. Zanaco complete $20 million recapitalization using a bonus issue, splitting 2 shares into 13. Standard chartered bank complete recapitalization to reach Bank of Zambia minimum capital requirement by splitting 1 share into 27. Madison Financial Services quote on the Lusaka Stock Exchange. Investrust Bank Plc. announces bonus issue and rights offer to raise capital to $20 million.

Lusaka Stock Exchange

INDICATOR
Lusaka All-share index Market Index Growth (%) Market Capitalization (K Millions) Market Trade Volume Market Trades Transactions Market Trade Turnover (K) Government Bond Sales (K) Net Inflow (US$) Turnover / GDP Ratio Turnover / Market Cap Ratio Daily average volume Daily average turnover Kw Daily average no of trade Foreign Activity: Trades (Quantity) Foreign Activity: Trades (%) Foreign Activity: Volume (Quantity) Foreign Activity: Volume (%) Foreign Activity: Turnover (K) Foreign Activity: Turnover (%) Domestic Activity: Trades (Quantity) Domestic Activity: Trades (%) Domestic Activity: Volume (Quantity) Domestic Activity: Volume (%) Domestic Activity: Turnover (Quantity) Domestic Activity: Turnover (%)

2012: H1
3,876.42 -4% 43,265,581 760,106,827 2726 235,026,231,715 776,734,373,577 -4,642,920.01 0.01% 46.03% 6,129,893.77 1,895,372,836.41 21.98 226 8.29% 40,645,228 5.35% 47,670,335,408 20.28% 2,500 91.71% 719,461,600 94.65% 187,355,896,309

2011:H1
3,918.66 19% 39,540,139 700,048,233 3699 608,535,666,650 192,275,480,880 13,291,847 0.72% 61.47% 5,691,449.05 4,947,444,444.31 30.07 338 9.14% 99,125,026 14.16% 60,669,758,131 9.97% 3,363 90.92% 600,923,208 85.84% 548,865,908,520 90.19%

C. Market Development Strategies of the LuSE

Going into the second quarter and the LuSE has engaged in the following strategies to develop the Zambian capital market.

Public Awareness

79.72%

MARKET PERFORMANCE SUMMARY The following section represents the stock market performance statistics for the Lusaka stock Exchange during the periods of 2012:H1 (1st January 2012 to 30th June 2012) and 2011:H1 (1st January 2011 to 30th June 2011).
Market capitalization grew from 39,540,139 million at the end of 2011:H1to K46, 438,742 million at the end of the 2012:H1. Volumes have increased to 760,106,827 in 2012:H1from 700,048,233in 2011:H1. The 1st Quarter volumes weremainly attributable to Investrust and Standard Chartered who attributed to 85% of the share trade of these months volumes. Market liquidity (Turnover) has decreased from K608, 535,666,650 (2011:H1) to K 235,026, 231,715 (2012:H1). The index closed at 3,876.42 points (a 4% drop in that 6 months period) in 2012:H1. This compared to the 2011:H1which closed at 3,918.66, was a drop in from

The Lusaka stock exchange is producing a television program aimed at public sensitization to the LuSE and market information dissemination to be broadcasted on ZNBC every Sunday at 16:00. Simultaneously the LuSE has also released a fortnightly stock market education article in The Post Zambia. LuSE has also developed a relationship with CNBC Africa.

the previous period. The 4% drop in the all share index for the period 2012:H1 was mainly driven by African Explosive Limited Zambia (-14.88%), Investrust Bank Plc. (-15%), Zambia sugar (-15.21%) and Cavmont Capital Holdings (-20%). Zanaco and Standard chartered Zambia experienced share price drops of 87.78% and 96.89% respectively. However these drops were mainly due to bonus issues splits in the stocks rather than collapsing of the share prices. Net capital inflows were negative for 2012:H1were at US$ (-4,642,920.01) and this was drop from the positive net capital inflows of 2011:H1at US$ 13,291,847. Foreign percentage (%) of volumes had dropped from 14.16% during 2011:H1to 5.35% during 2012:H1. Second hand GRZ bond turnovers increased from K 192,275,480,880, during 2011:H1, to K 776,734,373,577, during 2012:H1.

Educational Engagement:

Institutional

The High school Investment Game

Following the outreach program for schools, the LuSE has planned for the Annual School Challenge that will enable the youth to interact with the stock market in a simulated environment in the continued effort to expose them to experience the investment market from a younger age.

The Educational Tours:

The LuSE is still running educational tours for students of various schools, allowing them to get first hand interaction with the stock market.

International Relations
In 2012 CEO of the stock exchange, Mrs Beatrice Nkanza was appoint the chair person of Committee of SADC Stock Exchanges and in her term as chair she has already began proceedings to increase the business relationships between the SADC stock exchanges interms of procedures and intermarket efficiency.

Major Market Developments

The Major Development within the first halfof 2012were:

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Malawi Stock Exchange

TRADING SUMMARY The market registered a positive return on index of 11.43 % higher than the 0.83% registered in the corresponding period 2011. It however recorded a drop in both traded volume and value in the first half 2012 compared to the corresponding period 2011. In US Dollar terms, the Index shrunk by 32.3% because of the devaluation of the Kwacha on 7th May, 2012 by almost 49.0 %.
Index Levels and Return Half Yearly 2012

INDEX INDEX MASI MASI DSI DSI FSI FSI

JAN, 2012 2012 JAN,

5369.42 5369.42 4238.39 4238.39 535.42 535.42

% YTD JUNE,2012 2012 % YTD JUNE, 2012

5983.34 5983.34 4717.88 4717.88 653.57 653.57

11.43 11.43 11.31 11.31 22.07 22.07

2012

% YTD % YTD 2012(US$) 2012(US$)

32.30 32.30 32.38 32.38 25.84 25.84

Trading Statistics Half Half Yearly Yearly 2012 Trading Statistics Half Yearly 2012 2012 Trading Statistics
Traded Value Value (MK) (MK) 1,917,913,350.75 1,917,913,350.75 Traded Traded Val 9,365,996.66 ue (US$) Traded Val ue (US$) 9,365,996.66 Traded Vol. Vol. Shares Shares 376,120,556 Traded 376,120,556 No. of of Transactions Transactions 674 No. 674 Index Close (MASI) 5983.34 Index Close (MASI) 5983.34 Index Close Close (DSI) (DSI) 4717.88 Index 4717.88 No.of ofListed Listedcompanies companies No. Traded Companies Traded Companies NotTraded TradedCompanies Companies Not Gainers Gainers Decliners Decliners Unchanged Unchanged 14 14 13 13 11 88 22 44

MARKET PERFORMANCE

Trade Performance Analysis From 1st January to 30th June, 2012 a total of 376,120,556 shares were transacted at a total consideration of MK1,917,913,350.75 (US$9,365,996.66) in 674 trades. In the corresponding period 2011, the market transacted a total of 1,468,121,116 shares at a total consideration of MK5,421,752,414.13 (US$35,953,309.76) in 831 trades. This reflects a -74.38% decrease in terms of share volume and a -64.63% (-73.95% in US Dollar terms) decrease in share value. Daily average share trades exhibited similar trends; the market registered an average daily volume of 6,066,461 shares compared to 23,679,373 shares traded in the corresponding period 2011. The average daily turnover for the first half 2012 was MK30,934,086.30 (US$151,064.46) compared with MK87,447,619.58 (US$579,892.09) for the corresponding 2011, reflecting a decrease of -64.63% (-73.95% in US Dollar terms) The month of June registered the highest in terms of both value MK793,384,952.00 and volume of 274,445,980 but the month of March registered the highest in terms of value in US$ terms of US$3,208,535.92. TABLE 1: TRADING SUMMARY FOR 01st JANUARY 30th JUNE 2012

DATE January February March April May June 1st Half 2012 1st Half 2011 % CHANGE

VOLUME 7,216,236 1,023,473 58,146,783 9,682,564 25,605,520 274,445,980 376,120,556 1,468,121,116 -74.38

VALUE (MWK) 210,161,869.30 19,019,089.30 531,582,238.90 203,970,433.90 159,794,767.35 793,384,952.00 1,917,913,350.75 5,421,752,414.13 -64.63

VALUE (US$) 1,266,614.97 113,376.39 3,208,535.92 1,228,318.11 667,625.13 2,881,526.14 9,365,996.66 35,953,309.76 -73.95

Market Capitalisation and Index The market registered a positive return on index as reflected in the upward movement of The Malawi All Share Index (MASI) from 5369.42 points registered in January to 5983.34 points registered on 30th June 2012, giving a return on index of 11.43%, (0.04% in US$ terms) compared to -0.82 %, (-0.01 in US$ terms) registered in the corresponding period 2011. The price gains registered by 8 counters (ILLOVO, NBM, NBS, NICO, NITL, PCL, STANDARDBANK and OML) were the major drivers in the upward movement of the Malawi All Share Index, arising from an increase in both the Domestic Share Index

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Month Ending
January February March April May June

Mkt. Cap Mkm.

2,698,710.31 2,750,073.08 2,898,840.55 2,476,429.95 2,861,102.83 2,782,481.06 2,782,481.06

Mkt. Cap US$m.

16,118.8052 16,355.6582 17,372.3702 16,421.8513 10,559.5233 10,096.0851 10,096.0851

Mkt. Cap Mkm*

230,322.42 229,536.15 239,239.51 243,313.49 245,530.97 249,486.33 249,486.33

Mkt. Cap US$m*

1,375.6653 1,365.1328 1,433.7309 1,613.4751 906.1855 905.2476 905.2476 1,364.9001

MASI
5369.42 5437.39 5667.12 5763.62 5886.82 5983.34 5983.34 4912.30

NBS Bank COUNTER NAME NICO NICO Holdings Limited NBS NBS Bank OML Old Mutual plc Limited NICO CODE NICO Holdings MSE COUNTER NAME ILLOVO Illovo Sugarplc Malawi Limited OML Old Mutual NBS NBS Bank STANDARDBANK Standard Bank ILLOVO Illovo Sugar Malawi Limited NICO NICO Holdings Limited NITL National Investment Trust Ltd STANDARDBANK Standard Bank OML Old Mutual plc NBM National Investment Bank of Malawi NITL National Trust Ltd ILLOVO Illovo Sugar Malawi Limited PCL Press Corporation Ltd NBM National Bank STANDARDBANK Standard Bankof Malawi PCL Press Corporation Ltd NITL National Investment Trust Ltd NBM National Bank of Malawi PCL Press Corporation Ltd 8 counters registered a capital gain during the review period.

Top Gainers Top Gainers MSE CODE NBS Top Gainers MSE CODE

COUNTER NAME

% GAIN %47.00 GAIN %36.36 GAIN 15.38

22.07 47.00 9.52 15.38 36.36 9.38 9.52 22.07 6.67 9.38 15.38 2.78 6.67 9.52 2.78 9.38 6.67 2.78 36.36 47.00 22.07

1st Half 2012 1st Half 2011

Top Decliners Top Decliners MSE CODE MPICO Top Decliners MSE CODE
TNM CODE MSE TNM MPICO

* Excludes non-Malawi register Old Mutual plc shares

2,395,156.18 15,883.0828 205,825.85 * Excludes non -Malawi register Old Mutual plc shares

MPICO COUNTER NAME TNM MPICO TNM COUNTER NAME

COUNTER NAME

% LOSS - 16.67 % LOSS

- 2.63 % LOSS - 16.67 - 2.63 - 16.67 2.63 -

HALF YEARLY 2012 -MARKET PERFORMANCE REPORT 5 FIG 1: MSE INDICES Half Yearly 2012
7000.00 6000.00 5000.00 4000.00 3000.00 7000.00 2000.00 6000.00 1000.00 5000.00 0.00 4000.00 6-Jan-12 6-Feb-12 HALF YEARLY 2012-MARKET PERFORMANCE REPORT 3000.00 6-Mar-12 6-Apr-12 6-May-12 6-Jun-12

MPICO MPICO TNM TNM losses in period under review. 2 Counters registered capital

MASI DSI FSI

9,400,334 2.50 NBS Bank 14,117,896 3.75 MPICO 277,643,898 73.82 Real Insurance 5,627,195 1.50 FMB 9,400,334 2.50 TNM Bank 51,352,438 13.65 COUNTER NAME MK TOTAL Real Insurance 5,627,195 % OF1.50 NBS Bank 14,117,896 3.75 FMB FMB Bank 9,400,334 2.50 MPICO MPICO 694,960,191.15 36.24 REAL Real Insurance 5,627,195 1.50 NBM National of Malawi 359,397,737.00 18.74 HALF 2012Bank -MARKET PERFORMANCE REPORT 7 Top 5 YEARLY Traded Stocks Value ILLOVO Illovo Sugar by Malawi Limited 223,618,994.00 11.66 Top 5 Traded Stocks NBS NBS Bank by Value 164,289,045.30 8.57 PCL Press Corporation Ltd 153,598,221.00 8.01 FMB TNM MSE REAL NBS CODE NBS MPICO REAL

Top 5 Traded Stocks by Volume Top 5 Traded Stocks by Volume MSE COUNTER NAME CODE Top 5 Traded Stocks by Volume MSE COUNTER NAME MPICO MPICO CODE TNM TNM Top 5 Traded Stocks by Value MPICO MPICO MSE COUNTER NAME NBS NBS TNM TNMBank CODE FMB FMB Bank

SHARES % OF TOTAL SHARES TOTAL 277,643,898 % OF 73.82 SHARES % OF TOTAL 14,117,896 3.75 51,352,438 13.65
51,352,438 277,643,898 13.65 73.82

MASI DSI FSI

MPICO NBM ILLOVO NBS PCL

MSE CODE

COUNTER NAME
MPICO National Bank of Malawi Illovo Sugar Malawi Limited NBS Bank Press Corporation Ltd

MK
694,960,191.15 359,397,737.00 223,618,994.00 164,289,045.30 153,598,221.00

% OF TOTAL
36.24 18.74 11.66 8.57 8.01

Market Liquidity 2000.00 The turnover velocity measured by the ratio of Total Value of Trades to Market Capitalisation (TVT/MCAP*) in the period under Shares 1000.00 Month Mkt. CAP/GDP Mkt. CAP/GDP* TVT/GDP Traded/Shares review was recorded at 1.5186%, lower thanTVT/Mkt. 5.2683% registered Ended % % % Cap* % In Issue* % in the corresponding 2011. The ratio of Total Value of Trades to 0.00 January 250.44 21.374 0.01950 0.0912 0.041021 Gross Domestic Product (TVT/GDP) recorded a liquidity level of 6-Jan-12 6-Feb-12 6-Mar-12 6-May-12 0.0083 6-Jun-12 February 21.301 6-Apr-12 0.00176 0.005818 0.34557% in 255.20 the review period while during the corresponding March 269.01 22.201 0.04933 0.2222 0.330528 period of 2011 liquidity was at 1.67364 %. April Table Liquidity22.756 Half Yearly 2012 June 3: Market 250.67 0.07148
CAP/GDP Half 2012 Mkt. 1stMonth 250.67 Ended % Mkt.22.756 CAP/GDP* % TVT/GDP 0.34557 %

Company Trading Statistics Half Yearly 2012 Company Trading Statistics- Half Yearly 2012
Company BHL FMB Opening Price 700 700 Closing Price 700 700 % Price Change 0.00 0.00 Share Vol. Traded 1,000,000 9,400,334 % Traded 0.27 2.50 0.44 Value Traded MK 7,000,000.00 66,516,335.50 223,618,994.00 694,960,191.15 Value Traded MK 359,397,737.00 7,000,000.00 164,289,045.30 66,516,335.50 44,056,577.00 223,618,994.00 61,952,200.00 694,960,191.15 153,598,221.00 359,397,737.00 6,752,634.00 164,289,045.30 33,267,789.00

Company Trading Statistics Half Yearly 2012 ILLOVO 13000 15000 15.38 1,642,126
MPICO Company NBM BHL NBS FMB NICO ILLOVO NITL MPICO PCL NBM REAL NBS STD.BANK NICO SUNBIRD 300 Opening Price 5250 700 1000 700 1100 13000 1600 300 18000 5250 120 1000 10500 1100 700 250 Closing Price 5600 700 1470 700 1500 15000 1750 250 18500 5600 120 1470 11500 1500 700 -16.67 % Price Change 6.67 0.00 47.00 0.00 36.36 15.38 9.38 -16.67 2.78 6.67 0.00 47.00 9.52 36.36 0.00 277,643,898 Share Vol. Traded 6,788,260 1,000,000 14,117,896 9,400,334 3,650,007 1,642,126 3,716,900 277,643,898 848,650 6,788,260 5,627,195 14,117,896 308,573 3,650,007 0

May

223.10 257.76

21.920 22.120

0.01838 0.01440

0.0838 0.0651 0.3180

0.055039 0.145551 1.560052

TVT/Mkt. 1.5186 Cap* %

1st Half 2011 369.68 31.768 1.67364 January 250.44 0.01950 * Excludes non-Malawi register Old 21.374 Mutual plc shares February 255.20 21.301 0.00176

5.2683 0.0912 0.0083 0.2222 0.0838 0.0651 0.3180 1.5186 5.2683

Shares 4.276014 Traded/Shares In Issue* % 16.815496 0.041021

0.005818 0.330528 0.055039 0.145551 1.560052 4.276014 16.815496

March April May June

1st Half 2012

269.01 223.10 257.76 250.67 250.67

22.201 21.920 22.120 22.756 22.756

0.04933 0.01838 0.01440 0.07148 0.34557

% 73.82 Traded 1.80 0.27 3.75 2.50 0.97 0.44 0.99 73.82 0.23 1.80 1.50 3.75 0.08 0.97 0.00 0.99 13.65 0.23 0.01 1.50 100.00 0.08

44,056,577.00 61,952,200.00 91,447,472.80 153,598,221.00 11,056,154.00 6,752,634.00 1,917,913,350.75 33,267,789.00

NITL TNM PCL OML PLC REAL STD.BANK

1600 190 18000 42600 120 10500

1750 185 18500 52000 120 11500

9.38 -2.63 2.78 22.07 0.00 9.52

3,716,900 51,352,438 848,650 24,279 5,627,195 376,120,556 308,573

1st Half 2011 369.68 31.768 1.67364 Excludes non-Malawi registerOld Old Mutual plc shares **Excludes non-Malawi register Mutual plc shares

HALF YEARLY 2012 -MARKET PERFORMANCE REPORT 6 2.4 Company Trading Performance

HALF YEARLY 2012 -MARKET PERFORMANCE REPORT 8 SUNBIRD 700 700 0.00 0 0.00 ECONOMIC POSITION TheTNM Malawi Kwacha moved during the six months period91,447,472.80 from 190 185 -2.63 51,352,438 13.65 1st January to 30th June 2012 as follows: OML PLC 42600 52000 22.07 24,279 0.01

11,056,154.00

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The Malawi Kwacha moved during the six months period from 1st January to 30th June 2012
TABLE 2: EXCHANGE RATES: SECOND QUARTER 2012
CURRENCY MK/US Dollar MK/US Dollar MK/GBP MK/GBP MK/ZAR MK/ZAR MK/EUR MK/EUR
CURRENCY

END JAN 2012 167.4262 167.4262 263.0265 263.0265 21.3537 21.3537 220.0649 220.0649

END JAN 2012

275.6000 END JUN 2012 275.6000 437.8414 437.8414 35.6641 35.6641 351.9437 351.9437

END JUN 2012

% CHANGE % -39.25 CHANGE

-39.25 -39.93 -39.93 -40.13 -40.13 -37.47 -37.47

The year on year headline inflation stood at 20.1 % in June 2012. The urban and rural inflation rates for the month of June, 2012 were 24.2% and 17.6% respectively.
KEY MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS
In ation Rate RBM BankRate Rate In ation Prime Rate Rate RBM Bank Jun. 2011 Dec. 2011 Jan. 2012 May. 2012 KEY MACROECONOMIC INDICATORS 7.00 9.82011 10.3 17.3 Jun. 2011 Dec. Jan. 2012 May. 2012 13.0 13.0 16.0 13.0 7.00 9.8 10.3 17.3 22.5 17.75 17.75 20.75 13.0 13.0 13.0 16.0 Jun. 2012 20.1 Jun. 2012 16.0 20.1 20.75 16.0

TB YIELD Prime Rate 91 Days T -Bill TB YIELD

182 DaysT T -Bill 91 Days -Bill 364 -Bill 182Days DaysT T -Bill 364 Days T -Bill

22.5 7.32 7.25 7.32 0.00 7.25 0.00

6.84 0.00 6.84 0.00 0.00 0.00

17.75

17.75 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

20.75 14.73 15.00 14.73 11.16 15.00 11.16

20.75 19.12 19.40 19.12 22.96 19.40 22.96

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Malawi Stock Exchange

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Stock Exchange Mauritius

The Stock Exchange of Mauritius Ltd (Member of the World Federation of Exchanges) The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) wins the Award for the Most Innovative African Stock Exchange for 2012
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius (SEM) has won for the second consecutive year the Most Innovative African Stock Exchange of the year Award at the Institutional Investment Summit and Index Series Awards organised by Africa investor (Ai), a leading international research and communication group, in collaboration with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Euronext. The Award was presented to the SEM at the New York Stock Exchange on 21st September 2012. The Ai/NYSE Euronext Investment Summit is now firmly established as a calendar event and platform to profile African Capital Markets opportunities to the international investment community. The Ai Index Series Awards aims at rewarding different categories of players within the capital markets sphere, including stock exchanges, socially responsible companies, regulators, listed companies, investment banks, stockbroking companies, research teams and fund managers. The Award in the Most Innovative African Stock Exchange category was given on the basis of a number of criteria, including, amongst others, initiatives implemented by the Exchange to embrace new areas of development, programmes in place to enhance the services it provides to its key stakeholders and compliance of the Exchanges regulatory and operational setup with international standards. Commenting on the Award received by the SEM, Mr. Gaetan Lan Hun Kuen, Chairman of the SEM said: This Award for the second consecutive year comes as a recognition of the numerous initiatives taken recently by the SEM, with the active support of the Ministry of Finance, the FSC, the BOI and other private sector operators to scale up its activities and move up the value-chain of products and services it offers. In spite of the very difficult market environment, the SEM has been actively pursuing an internationalisation strategy to position itself as an attractive listing, trading and capital-raising platform for Global funds, Global business companies, specialist-debt products, and African based ventures. We would also like to congratulate the FSC for winning the Most Innovative Capital Market Regulator of The Year Award. The other nominees in the Most Innovative African Stock Exchange category were Johannesburg Stock Exchange, The Egyptian Exchange, Casablanca Stock Exchange, Nigeria Stock Exchange, Nairobi Stock Exchange, Ghana Stock Exchange , Botswana Stock Exchange and Uganda Stock Exchange. 23 September 2012

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Structural Reforms
The Mozambique Stock Exchange announced to the market and to the public in general that His Excellence Dr Manuel Chang, Honorable Minister of Finance, has appointed on the 6th April 2012, Mrs Anabela Chambuca Pinho as Chairman and CEO of Mozambique Stock Exchange, in replacement of Dr. Jussub Nurmamade whose term had come to the end.

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Nairobi Securities Exchange

THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE IMPLEMENTS A BROKER BACK OFFICE SYSTEM
The automation of the Back Office operations of the Trading Participants of the NSE is a joint initiative of the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), the Kenya Association of Stock Brokers and Investment Banks (KASIB), the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC). Now, the entire process of trading in securities listed on the NSE is supported by IT, from inputting an order, to processing the order, to making payment and transferring the securities to the new owners. The Broker Back Office provides the following benefits to Kenyas stock market:1. 1.Investors will be able to trade through their mobile phones and after additional security features are included and tested, through the internet; 2. 2.Senior management of the Trading Participants and the Clients of the Trading Participant will be able to monitor and audit activities through alert messages and exception reports; 3. 3.It permits internet access to the system, helping Trading Participants expand their services across all forty seven (47) counties and abroad; 4. 4.It supports Initial Public Offers (IPOs), portfolio management and complaints processing. The Broker Back Office (BBO) is an affirmative step that the Kenya capital markets players and industry as a whole, has taken towards achieving international best practise. The BBO system vendor is Chella Software of India.

NAIROBI: September 5, 2012: The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE), Kenya Association of Stockbrokers and Investment Banks (KASIB), Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and Central Depository and Settlement Corporation (CDSC) have launched the NSE Broker Back Office.

THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE (NSE) SIGNS A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SOMALIA STOCK EXCHANGE INVESTMENT CORPORATION (SSE)
NAIROBI: August 8, 2012: The Nairobi Securities Exchange entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Somalia Stock Exchange Investment Corporation (SSE), regarding the possibility of co-operating to establish a securities exchange business involving the trading, settlement, delivery and other stockbrokerage activities. The Memorandum of Understanding is the first step in the journey that would see the development and implementation of a self sustaining stock exchange in Somalia. The Nairobi Securities Exchange shall have primary responsibility for the technical development of the Somalia Stock Exchange including identifying the most suitable partners and expertise for the operations of the Somalia Stock Exchange. The Somalia Stock Exchange Investment Corporation shall be responsible for the implementation of the Somalia Stock Exchange and its subsequent operation. Both NSE and SSE will explore the location of the Exchange, development of human capital, the trading mechanism and the development of shariah products and services. The NSE is a founder member of the African Securities Exchanges Association (ASEA) and the East African Securities Exchanges Association (EASEA). The NSE has been involved in the development of other markets in the region. Through EASEA, the regulations and standards of the EAC stock exchanges have progressively been harmonized. The members of EASEA also share the same technology provider MillenniumIT.

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NAMIBIAN STOCK EXCHANGE announces appointment of new chief executive
The Chairman of the Namibian Stock Exchange, Sebby Kankondi on Thursday 25 October 2012 announced that the Board of the NSX has appointed Tiaan Bazuin as Chief Executive Officer with effect from 1 January 2013. Tiaan, who joined the NSX in 2011 as Listings Manager, was identified as a potential CEO during the recruitment process for a successor to John Mandy, who had reached the NSX retirement age. Tiaan Bazuin holds a B.Comm (Economics) and LLB (Law) from the University of North West and was admitted as a Legal Practitioner in the High Court of Namibia in 2006. He has broad experience in regulatory compliance, finance and business development having previously worked as Corporate Banker, Company Secretary and Chief Legal Officer. Tiaan expressed his appreciation for the responsibility the Board has entrusted him with and to John Mandy under whose tutelage he has been working at the NSX. In terms of the orderly handover process John will be retiring at the end of May 2013. Commenting on the future of the NSX, Bazuin said The Exchange is at a cross roads with high expectations from Government in terms of the Financial Sector Strategy. My goal is to continue the good work the NSX has been doing in maintaining a world class regulatory regime and to deepen the capital markets through various new products and services we have been developing with the cooperation of our Regulator (NAMFISA) and other market participants.

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TN Bank Lists on the ZSE TN Bank listed on the ZSE on Wednesday 11 July 2012, following its demerger from TN Holdings Limited (now Lifestyle Holdings Limited). The ceremony was officiated by the Minister of Finance, Mr. Tendai Biti.
The ISIN codes are as follows: TN Bank: ZW000 901 216 3 Lifestyle Holdings Limited: ZW000 901 215 5 four months before moving to work in PwC Bermudas Investment Management Group for two years. Before joining the ZSE, she was working for the Bermuda Monetary Authority in the Banking, Trust & Investment Group from 2008 to 2011. During her spare time Lina enjoys keeping up with current affairs, travelling, shopping, going to church and mentoring.

Securities Amendment Bill gazetted

The Securities Amendment Bill was gazetted this August 2012. The intended amendments to the Securities Act will further extend the powers of the Securities Commission. Key areas that will be dealt with by the amendments are as follows: The commissioners will become non executive, with executive powers vested in the commissions chief executive All exchanges in the country will have to be companies rather than mutual associations or other types of corporate bodies A single Investor Protection Fund will be established to compensate investors who are prejudiced as a result of malpractice or insolvency on the part of a stockbroker or dealer. Asset managers and managers of collective investment schemes, currently regulated by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, will fall under the control of the Commission.

Obert Ngwenya Finance Executive Obert joined the Exchange as the Finance Executive in July 2012. He is a Registered Public Accountant and Certified Chartered Accountant who trained outside professional practice and also an Associate Member of Institute of Bankers of Zimbabwe. Obert holds a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree from University of Zimbabwe and is currently finalizing a dissertation for Executive MBA with NUST Graduate School of Business focusing on sources and sustainability of finance for SMEs as well as pursuing a Post Graduate degree with UNISA. He has attended several prestigious Leadership courses notably on Strategy Management by Dr. Lonnie Strickland. Obert has extensive experience in financial modeling, financial reporting (IFRS and IAS), human capital development, strategy formulation and implementation gained in working in several listed companies which have interests in financial services, insurance sector and hospitality industries. Over the years he has had exposure in corporate governance and risk management. He loves reading financial mail, watching soccer (favourite team being Manchester United) and cricket and going to church.

New Appointments on the ZSE

The Zimbabwe Stock Exchange is pleased to announce the following two new additions to its team: Lina F. Mushanguri Executive Listings Lina joined the Exchange as the Listings Executive beginning of July 2012. She obtained a Bachelor of Accountancy Honours Degree from University of Zimbabwe and a Bachelor of Accounting Science Honours degree from the University of South Africa. Lina also has the following designations: Certificate in Theory of Accounting from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Zimbabwe, Certified Internal Auditor and Certified Financial Services Auditor. Currently, she is in the last stage of her MBA with the University of London. She is a member of the Institute of Risk Management of South Africa. Lina served her Articles of Clerkship with PriceWaterhouseCoopers in Zimbabwe and was seconded to PwC New Yorks Banking and Capital Markets Group for

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Botswana Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 62,856,454.60 49,321,106.18 2,337,903.23 11,197,445.19 180,956,371.00 163,648,495.00 15,835,000.00 1,472,876.00 2,694.00 2,573.00 5 116 54,079,476,096.00 37 30 143 0.1279 Domestic Companies Index(DCI) 7,238.05 3.75 4.3 1.9

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Bourse Regionale des Valeurs Mobilieres

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ (*) Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 8,041,984,896 67 53 125 521.01 BRVM-10 169.72 7.09% 10.40 12.66% 111,297,437 84,433,286 26,864,151 18,494,511 16,988,830 1,505,681 13,788 12,676 1,112

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Casablanca Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded USD Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization USD Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 2,579,893,391 2,149,016,415 430,876,976 0 88,802,249 88,756,743 45,506 0 82,923 82,853 70 0 54,116,539,754 77 77 127 8.73 MASI 10,054 -2.2 N/A N/A

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Dar es salaam Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 January to June ,2012 Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization as at 30 June 2012 Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 1,569.80 DSEI 1,438.45 1,569.80 DSEI 1,438.45 17 11 4,879 4,839 40 26,177,986 1,346,800 27,524,786.00 26,177,986.00 1,346,800.00 22,722,425,975 126,680,000,000 TZS USD 95,172,904.81 14,474,726.70 80,698,178.11

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Egyptian Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 18,134,490,742.00 12,814,140,633.00 3,787,339,877.00 1,533,010,230.00 17,117,483,417.00 16,537,885,693.00 21,723,028.00 557,874,696.00 3,333,358.00 3,306,738.00 654.00 25,966.00 55,989,387,037.00 234 206 142 6.07 EGX 30 4,862.53 3.26 11.2 7.9

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Ghana Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 20,017,809.00 20,017,809.00 0 0 72,614,702.00 72,614,702.00 0 0 11,851.00 11,851.00 0 0 28,254.98 34 34 124 1.95 GSE Composite Index 1,045.48 7.89 11.04 3.93

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Johannesburg Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 33,708.31 5.39 14.87 3.34 2,008,507,442,191.00 221,068,875,568.00 1,466,527,606,286.00 320,910,960,337.00 32,482,619,454.00 32,396,923,185.00 85,696,269.00 14,650,525.00 13,235,422.00 195,470.00 1,219,633.00 932,244,088,692.00 401 379 124 7.89

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Lusaka Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 209,707,832.67 44,463,481.00 165,244,352.66 0 42,631,192,998.84 471,610,667.00 42,159,582,331.90 0 2,847.00 2,753.00 94 0 8,661,000,000.00 21 18 124 0 (LASI) 3,829.00 -1.21 13.7 3.5

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Malawi Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) Comments: The Malawi kwacha was devalued by 49 % on 7 May, 2012. 9,365,996.66 9,365,996.66 0 0 376,120,556.00 376,120,556.00 0 0 674 674 0 0 933,439,701.11 14 13 160 275.6000 MASI 5,983.34 11.43 21.25 2.31

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Mozambique Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 18,921,764.06 2,790,943.87 14,807,501.16 1,323,319.03 5,134,458.00 672,834.00 4,091,624.00 370,000.00 147 135 11 1 908,180,715.45 3 3 90 28.33 test 0 0 14.85 4.3

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Stock Exchange of Mauritius

January - June 2012 USD Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 7,169,984,623.68 88 88 21 31.4 SEMDEX 1775.88 (1.61) 10.63 3.27 30,938 84 107,757,955 407,263 142,698,924.12 269,550.14

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Nairobi Securities Exchange

January - June 2012 Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) Comments

NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE LIMITED

USD 2,936,268,986 429,676,676 2,506,592,310 0 2,514,221,892 2,514,221,572 320 0 147,311 144,724 2,587 0 12,484,731,243 60 56 128 84 NSE 20 Share Index 3,704 15 10 3.67

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Namibian Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) Comments 300,381,051 266,752,642 33,609,540 18,869 325,332,166 59,428,736 265,897,000 6,430 1,280 1,235 42 3 147,150,777,258 32 20 124 7.8537 NSX Overall 888.95 6.05% 12.28

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Nigeria Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) Comments - ETF AUM: 7,828,993,982.60 2,024,758,969.16 5,803,250,875.56 984,137.88 46,796,516,911.00 45,745,163,436.00 1,051,302,575.00 59,648.00 448,430.00 441,023.00 7,241.00 155 79,758,912,861.57 195 157 126 155.44 NSE All-Share Index 21,599.57 4.19 22.58 0 6,543,066.82

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Rwanda Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) Comments 11,700,436 11,536,616 163,820 0 18,839,201 18,839,200 1 0 955 955 1 0 1,433,201,271 4 3 124 611.22 0.00 0 0 0 The rate used is an average for the month of June 2012

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Sierra Leone Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 15.11 34,149,647.77 1 1 2 Days /week 4,400.00 Domestic Companies Index(DCI) 88,867.89 17 17 63,698,602.00 63,698,602 102,786.38 102,786.38

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Uganda Securities Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 5,631,963.00 2,314,811.00 3,317,152.00 0 132,724,745.00 45,655,745.00 82,000,000.00 0 1,693.00 1,691.00 2 0 4,190,337.80 14 7 120 2,472.00 USE All SHare Index 1,046.53 4.9 14.91 7.1

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Zimbabwe Stock Exchange

January - June 2012 USD Total Value Traded Equity Market Value Traded Bond Market Value Traded Others Total Volume Traded Equity Market Volume Traded Bond Market Volume Traded Others Total Number of Transactions Equity Market Number of Transactions Bond Market Number of Transactions Others Market Capitalization Number of Listed Companies Number of Traded Companies Number of Trading Days Exchange Rate/US$ Main Index Name Main Index (Points) Gains in Main Index (%) P/E Ratio Dividend Yield (%) 257,506,762.32 257,506,762.32 0.00 0.00 2,249,820,722.00 2,249,820,722.00 0.00 0.00 11,012.00 11,012.00 0.00 0.00 3,341,457,429.00 78 72 124 0 Industrials 131.96 -9.53 0 0

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Ancient Attractions

Pyramids of Giza
The Giza Pyramids are a constant and popular attraction for the world at large. They stand for ancient Egyptian civilizations best and most archetypal work. Together with the Sphinx, they simply embody ancient Egypt. Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) The Great Giza Pyramid of Khufu is the last surviving member of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was originally 146 m (479 ft) high but now stands a still impressive 137 m (449 ft). Over 2 million blocks of stone were used to construct it, and all with manual labor. Pyramid of Khafre (Chephren) The Giza Pyramid of Khafre is a little smaller than the Great Pyramid but appears slightly larger than it from a few angles because of a better position on the plateau. Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus) The Giza Pyramid of Menkaure is the smallest of the Giza Pyramids and stands just 62 m (203 ft) high (originally 66.5 m).

a place where travelers stopped to rest for a while on their long journeys. These waypoints are unique to the Middle East and allowed for enough room so that animals could be allowed to take in the shade, as well. The original caravanserai still stands today in the market.

Djosers Step Pyramid

The Djosers Step-Pyramid was the first pyramid built under supervision of the architect Imhotep during the Third Dynasty. Construction of the step pyramid required that six mastabas (a then common type of tomb) be placed atop each other. The Djosers Step-Pyramid is located in Saqqara, an ancient necropolis on the plateau above the Nile Valley.

Memphis Open Air Museum

Today however visitors can still find some of its remaining wonders, including a monumental statue of Ramses II and a beautiful sphinx carved from a single, enormous piece of alabaster. Weighing in at around eighty tons, the sculpture is one of the most commonly visited attractions in the city. In addition to its political and administrative functions, ancient Memphis also served as a center for the worship of the god Ptah, in fact the city was seen as the seat of the god. Today, the remains of a great temple to Ptah as well as some royal palaces, and a large necropolis are also available for visitors to explore.

Egyptian Museum
The Egyptian Museum in Cairo provides you with the opportunity to see Egypt ancient history up close and personal. It has a number of wonderful items in their collection. The Egyptians have a very unique belief in the afterlife, and this collection contains many traces of that. One can see sarcophagi, funeral art, and many other items and artifacts.

Cairo Citadel
The Citadel, also known as the Saladin Citadel of Cairo, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Cairo and throughout all of Egypt. The Citadel is part of the Muqattam Hill near the center of the city. It was once renowned for its breezes and beautiful scenery, as far back as Ayyubid ruler Salah al-Din, who built it and then fortified it against attack. The estimated construction date is between 1176 and 1183.

Abu Sir Necropolis

The Necropolis of Abu Sir contains fourteen pyramids, primarily the earlier step pyramid style, and is also the location for one of the most significant and largest finds of papyri in history. Those visiting the historic capitol city of Memphis the neighboring royal burial sites at Saqqara, or the vast pyramid field at Giza will want to include the site in their itinerary. The site is the elite and exclusive final resting ground for many of the Old Kingdom pharaohs, nobles and other important Egyptians, particularly those of the fifth dynasty.

Khan El Khalili Bazaar

The Khan El Khalili Bazaar is one of the oldest markets in Egypt, begun in the late 1300s. Islamic Cairo is famous for its open air markets. This market has deep historical roots. It was founded by Emir Djaharks elKalili under Burji Mamlik Sultan Barquq. The Emir built what is called a caravanserai,

Dashur Pyramids
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complex varieties. This can be seen in the development of such structures as log cabins to skyscrapers, and even in pyramids. For a glimpse at the earliest true Egyptian pyramids most visitors make a point of visiting the Dahshur pyramids complex. It is here that the pharaoh Snofru, or as some say Sneferu, transitioned away from his earlier step pyramid formation and attempted the first smooth sided structures. Though it is generally unknown as to why the styles changed, since it required a bit of experimentation and advanced engineering in order to perfect these structures, but the Dashur pyramids are the very first of their kind.

waters just outside of Cairo, or the pleasure of a lunch or dinner aboard a beautiful ship making its way along the shores of one of the worlds most famous rivers.

Cairo Opera House

The funds for the opera houses construction were originally donated by Japan after Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak visited Japan in 1983. Construction work began two years later and in 1988 the building was finally dedicated. This venue seats 1,300 people on four different levels. It welcomes operas and ballet shows, and is offered as the entertainment on certain luxury tours. Five hundred more people can be seated in the Small Hall area of the floor, though it is usually used for chamber music. There is also an Opera Museum, which displays many historic documents that call to mind historical performances that actually took place in the theatre. Lastly, there is an amphitheater for outdoor entertainment (very popular in the summer).

Luxor
Luxor is a great place to relax and it is near some of the prominent temples. Located on the Nile, many cruises depart and arrive here daily. Luxor is divided by several districts that tend to group all of the attractions. First, there is the East Bank (which refers to the location from the Nile River). This area includes some major temple and museum sites as well as the town of Luxor and various hotels, restaurants and train stations. Next, theres the West Bank location, which offers the ruins of the city.

Maidum Pyramid
The Maidum Pyramid, also spelled as the Meidum Pyramid, is found south of Cairo. This pyramid was originally built for Pharaoh Huni who was the last ruler of the Third Dynasty in Ancient Egypt. After the step pyramids completion, it was usurped by Sneferu, who succeeded Huni, and then turned it into a true pyramid by fitting in the steps with a special encasing. Eventually this pyramid collapsed at some point during the New Kingdom rule.

Aswan
Aswan, Egypt is a city located in the southern part of Egypt and located on the banks of the Nile River. This beautiful city is just over 80 miles south of Luxor. The city has a number of different things for visitors to see and do, including ancient temples, mosques, islands, bazaars, and more. You can see the magnificence of Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo and Edfu, or St. Simeon Monastery. This is also the area from which many travelers depart for tours of the camel market, boating trips to Aswan Dam, visits to Philae Temple, and felucca tours of the Nile, and more.

Modern Attractions
Islamic Cairo
Very different from the modern downtown Cairo district and its suburbs to the west, Islamic Cairo is similar in its ties to Islam as compared to the rest of the city. However, this area of the city has most of the famous Islamic monuments. The Fatimid caliphs, founders of Cairo, raised many of these monuments. Before modern Cairo, this was Fustat or Old Cairo. People here still live right by historic monuments and mosques; many of them are very poor. Its a mustsee for any visitor, with its combination of trade, commuting, worship, and shopping.

Sharm El Sheikh
Sharm El Sheikh is a city situated on the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in South Sinai Governorate, on the coastal strip along the Red Sea. It provides travelers with an unprecedented array of opportunities. They might head to Petra or Mt. Moses, they could visit Ras Mohamed on the Red Sea Riviera, the smaller coastal towns of Dahab and Nuweiba as well as the mountainous interior, Saint Catherines Monastery and Mount Sinai. They can head to the desert to see the Coloured Canyon, or even make a short visit to Cairo too.

Nile Cruises
Cairo Nile cruises are an essential part of any visit to this historic land. Imagine a sunset felucca sailing along the glistening

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