May 26, 2020
Podcast host Desne Masie was delighted to welcome our special guest for Episode 11, Dr Leila Fourie, CEO of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Dr Fourie took the helm at the exchange around 6 months ago amid an already tough time in the global economy. Economic headwinds for the exchange have only been amplified in 2020 with the Covid-19 global pandemic and the ratings downgrade of South Africa's sovereign debt to below investment grade.
We caught up with Leila to discuss how these developments have
affected capital raising and listings, and what her vision is for
the exchange beyond the crisis management around the pandemic.
Under Fourie, who is a champion of sustainable finance and
corporate responsibility, the JSE has been actively pursuing a
social impact and green agenda. Yet she remains upbeat about the
opportunities for the exchange beyond the pandemic, particularly in
Asia.
More information:
JSE Official website
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