Building Trust from the Ground Up: Somalia’s Capital Market Takes Shape
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Long powered by private networks, diaspora capital, and an increasingly digital economy, Somalia is now taking a decisive step toward formal public markets with the launch of the National Securities Exchange of Somalia (NSES). In this interview with Africa Global Funds, Yasin M. Ibar, Chief Executive Officer of NSES, outlines how the exchange plans to begin trading in 2026, build investor trust through strong regulation and regional partnerships, and harness Islamic finance, technology, and diaspora participation to create a transparent, liquid frontier market aligned with East Africa and beyond.
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