The Ashgabat Stock Exchange (ASE) hosted a roundtable on February 20, 2025, to discuss the development of Turkmenistan's stock market. The event brought together representatives from the exchange, brokers, issuers, investors, and other interested parties, as reported by the ASE.
Participants discussed raising public awareness about securities listed on the ASE, the advantages of investing, and attracting funds through the stock market. They also focused on improving legislation to align with modern financial market realities.
The roundtable provided an important platform for exchanging views on enhancing the stock market’s operations. Participants expressed confidence in the market’s active growth, which offers new opportunities for issuers and investors.
Since 2023, the market has introduced the first corporate bonds, with seven companies that have issued bonds now listed on the ASE. The market capitalization of corporate bonds has reached 75 million manat. This instrument allows companies to raise funds for business projects, while providing investors with new investment opportunities.
Founded in 2016, the Ashgabat Stock Exchange continues to grow and facilitates securities trading exclusively among its members. The exchange currently includes seven legal entities and funds its operations through transaction registration and service fees.
