RIYADH: Qatar Stock Exchange intends to attract more investors by introducing short selling and securities lending and borrowing next quarter, Bloomberg reported
The exchange is “engaged with regulators and policy makers for market development by bringing in tools like short selling, securities lending and borrowing,” according to the Director of the Product and Market Development Department, Mohsin Mujtaba.
QSE has also partnered with London Stock Exchange Group Plc for the development of a new trading, clearing, and market surveillance system that will allow the bourse to launch a new derivatives market.
Those moves are part of a larger strategy aimed at increasing liquidity and attracting more investors, Mujtaba said.
In terms of listings, Mujtaba said there are a few smaller listings planned for this year, and larger initial public offerings will probably take place next year.
