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Guidelines on Becoming RSE Member

Basic information on becoming a Rwanda Stock Exchange Member in addition to Capital Market Authority Requirements.

Qualification criteria

Driving Capital Growth and Market Confidence

Net-worth Requirements

Have satisfied or will satisfy upon admission, all the financial requirements prescribed by RSE Rules. These shall comprise of Rwf 10 million comprising of the minimum paid up capital Rwf 3 million plus free reserves (excluding revaluation reserves, capital reserves and specified reserves, and value of Membership / Dealership / deposit with RSE/ other stock exchanges) less accumulated losses, if any. Minimum funds committed for RSE operations should be Rwf 10 million.

Eligible Entities

Members shall be companies or corporations carrying on or incorporated or established in Rwanda with the primary object of carrying out the business of dealing in securities and individuals shall not be entitled for Membership;

Minimum Education Qualifications

Corporate - University or College graduate. At least 1 Chief Executive Officer must have a university degree or passed examination approved by RSE.

Citizenship

Corporate Company should be incorporated or registered in Rwanda

Experience

Minimum of 1 Director should posses a minimum of 2 years experience in capital market / portfolio management / investment consultancy/advisory