London Stock Exchange Delegation visits Amman Stock Exchange and discusses the Resilience of the exchange and Jordan’s Economy, and explores opportunities for promoting investment opportunities at the ASE
A delegation headed by Mr. Abi Ajayi, Head of Primary Markets for the Middle East and Africa at LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group), and the accompanying delegation discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and exchange expertise between the London Stock Exchange (LSE) and the Amman Stock Exchange (ASE). They also explored mechanisms for promoting the investment opportunities available at the ASE and encouraging investors in the United Kingdom to take advantage of them, including necessary arrangements to hold Jordan Day in cooperation with London Stock Exchange.
During the meeting, the CEO of the ASE Mazen Wathaifi reviewed the ASE key performance indicators. He noted that, despite the challenges and exceptional circumstances experienced across the region and the world, the ASE achieved outstanding results and record-breaking figures. These achievements were supported by growing confidence in the national economy and the attractiveness of Jordan’s investment environment, as well as positive economic indicators that reflected the resilience of the national economy, its ability to adapt to changing conditions, and its capacity to overcome challenges.
Wathaifi added that the continuous improvements to the investment environment, supported by government incentives for economic sectors, the implementation of projects under the Economic Modernization Vision, and the launch of several major strategic projects, have had a direct positive impact on the performance of the ASE and its listed companies. As a result, the ASE ranked first in the region and thirteenth globally in terms of growth in its General Index ASEGI. In addition, the companies listed on the ASE achieved the second-highest profits in their history indicating that there are significant and important investment opportunities at the ASE.
He also highlighted the ASE’s ongoing efforts to develop its regulatory framework and digital services, as well as to implement the latest standards and best practices in order to enhance its competitiveness and attractiveness to investors. He noted that Jordan’s capital market enjoys an abdicate legislative and technical infrastructure that aligns with the latest international standards and best practices, particularly in the areas of trading, regulations, financial services, disclosure requirements, clearing and settlement systems, and investor protection.
Mr. Abi Ajayi, Head of Primary Markets for the Middle East and Africa at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), said, "Jordan’s economy demonstrates strong fundamentals—anchored by a dynamic private sector, deep entrepreneurial talent, and a clear commitment to reform. At the London Stock Exchange, we see a real opportunity to partner with the Amman Stock Exchange to support Jordan in scaling its most promising companies by connecting them to deeper pools of international capital and enhancing global investor visibility.”