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/ 25 March 2008

JSE sets new trading record

The JSE set a new trading record of 119 548 trades on Thursday March 20, the exchange reported on Tuesday. This follows what it terms "an exceptionally successful" futures close-out on Thursday, which contributed to the record. "Once again, this reaffirms our position as the number one market for single stock futures in the world," said Russell Loubser, CEO of the JSE Ltd.

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/ 10 March 2008

Zim slams election smear campaign

A ”virulent and vicious” smear campaign is being waged against Zimbabwe over the list of observers invited to witness the country’s elections on March 29, the country’s ambassador to South Africa, Simon Moyo, said on Monday. The campaign is being driven by the West and certain sections of the South African media, he said in a statement.

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/ 7 November 2007

JSE celebrates 120 years of investment

The JSE, ranked among the top 20 exchanges worldwide in terms of market capitalisation, will celebrate its 120th birthday on Thursday, it said in a statement on Wednesday. ”Today [Wednesday], the JSE’s total market capitalisation is over R6-trillion with approximately 400 companies listed,” said Russell Loubser, CEO of the JSE.