Driving change within the Exchange space in Africa

Launched in 2015, SEMSI provides a robust measure of listed companies on the SEM, against a set of internationally aligned and locally relevant environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria. SEMSI's eligibility criteria, based on GRI G4 Guidelines, are aligned with international ESG and sustainability issues, while also taking local imperatives into account.

The listing by way of Private Placement of CIM Financial Services Ltd MUR 3 Billion Multicurrency Medium Term Note Programme, will take place on SEM’s Official Market on 30 October 2020.

SEM welcomes the landmark listing of Premium Tobacco Holdings' USD 20 million Fixed Rate Secured Notes, under a USD 100 Million Multi-currency Note Program. This adds a new dimension to SEM’s internationalisation strategy, and confirms SEM’s attractiveness as a listing and capital-raising platform for international issuers.

SEM adds a new strategic dimension to its innovative thrust, by opening up to ICSD's (Euroclear and Clearstream). This specifically applies to Debt Securities, ETF's, ETN's, Eurobonds and Structured Products, allowing foreign investors owning such securities listed on SEM, to request an ‘XS’ ISIN from an ICSD, and transfer such securities directly via the ICSD to other investors.