The upcoming event is the biggest ever since DFM initiated its roadshows in sense of number of participating companies and funds
His Excellency Essa Kazim:
- International investors’ presence on DFM is significant and are looking to boost it further
- AED 48.5 billion is the value of international investors ownership representing 15% of DFM-listed securities
- Foreign investors accounted for 44% of DFM trade value in 2014 with net in-flow of AED 4 billion
Dubai Financial Market (DFM) will organize its International Investor Roadshow on 21 - 22 of April 2015 in London in collaboration with Goldman Sachs International. The event brings together senior representatives from 20 companies listed on DFM and NASDAQ Dubai, as part of DFM’s efforts to regularly offer listed companies the opportunity to showcase their growth and strategy.
It is noteworthy that DFM has pioneered this idea amongst regional exchanges when it started organizing global conferences for investors in New York and London in 2007 in light of the significant interest from International investment institutions.
The upcoming event is going to be the biggest since the exchange initiated its international roadshows in sense of number of participating companies and funds, which provides the strongest indication on the increased significance of DFM as well as the mutual commitment from listed companies and international funds to develop their relationship further. List of leading companies taking part in the roadshow includes; Emaar Properties, Damac Properties, Dubai Parks and Resorts, Emaar Malls Group, Emirates REIT, Gulf General Investments, Gulf Finance House, Marka, Tabreed, Shuaa Capital, Dubai Investment Company, Air Arabia, Arabtec, Drake and Scull, Mashreq Bank, Aramex, Dubai Islamic Bank, Orascom Construction, DEPA and DFM Company. His Excellency Essa Kazim, Chairman of DFM (PJSC), will lead a high-level delegation of 40 CEOs, CFOs and investor relations managers, who will have the opportunity to update international institutional investors on the recent successes and prospects of their respective companies.
His Excellency Essa Kazim, Chairman of DFM (PJSC), said, “DFM’s commitment to regularly organize international investors’ roadshows stems from the significant success we see yearly. International institutions are constantly eager to deepen knowledge on the most recent developments and the sizable opportunities in our listed companies, which operate in diversified sectors and thrive through highly growing, sustainable and attractive business environment for local, regional and international investments. The roadshow in London will provide an important platform connecting listed companies with international institutions in line with our firm commitment to fortify the relationship between listed companies and investors and further enhance the openness of these companies towards current and potential international investors.”
“DFM is at the forefront of regional markets attracting foreign investments, as international investors are registering significant and growing presence in our market thanks to its world class regulations and infrastructure that takes into consideration the requirements of international institutions as well as what we offer in sense of the investment opportunities from various dynamic sectors. With the UAE classifies as an emerging market, we endeavour to further enhance this presence over the coming period. The mounting presence of international investments and institutional ones in particular will further augment the leading position of the market globally. Foreign investors own AED 48.5 billion representing 15% of the total value of DFM-listed securities and they have accounted for 44% of trading value in 2014, with net in-flow of AED 4 billion compared to AED 1.7 billion in 2013”, His Excellency Essa Kazim added.