Capital market. The futures market finally sees the light of day

The futures market, long awaited on the Casablanca Stock Exchange for ten years, will finally see the light of day on November 12 with its launch, marking a major step forward for the Moroccan financial markets. DWhen configured, it will allow investors to lock in prices today for future maturities – whether interest rates, currencies or commodities.

The Moroccan financial market is preparing to welcome a major innovation with the launch of the futures market, scheduled for November 12 in Casablanca. This progress, at the heart of a conference organized by the Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC), Bank Al Maghrib and the Ministry of Economy and Finance, is part of the AMMC Strategic Plan aimed at diversifying the financial instruments available in Morocco.

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New opportunities for diversification and risk hedging

Highly anticipated by professionals in the sector, this market will allow investors to secure current prices for future maturities, on various assets such as interest rates, currencies or raw materials. It will thus provide a valuable tool for hedging against price fluctuations.

This initiative also represents an opportunity for investors to diversify their investments and better manage risks, while contributing to better liquidity and attractiveness of the Moroccan financial market.