We are the premier membership association of Securities Exchanges in Africa. We represent the interests of our 23 stock Exchanges. ASEA provides a forum for mutual communication, exchange of information, cooperation and technological assistance among its members, to facilitate the process of financial integration within the region for the effective mobilization of capital to accelerate economic development of Africa. ASEA supports members in the establishment of Stock Exchanges and the development of financial instruments. The association also assists in promoting the development of standards of training and professionalism amongst members and other market players, standards of listing, trading and settlement of securities, the products and services of Africa’s capital markets as well as the establishment of a data bank and information system. Together with enhancing member exchanges’ joint programs, the association aims to harmonize standards for market principals in the region.