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NSE introduces innovative hybrid bond trading platform

David Musau by David Musau
February 7, 2024
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The Nairobi Securities Exchange Plc (NSE) has recently secured approval from the Capital Markets Authority to introduce a pioneering hybrid fixed income market, marking a significant step towards enhancing Kenya’s bond market.

This initiative, propelled by amendments to the Fixed Income Trading Rules, underscores NSE’s commitment to modernizing and invigorating the efficiency of the country’s bond market.

The hybrid model, integrating both onscreen and Over-the-Counter (OTC) trading of fixed income securities, represents a notable advancement in NSE’s efforts to provide innovative infrastructure conducive to efficient trading, clearing, and settlement of financial market transactions.

The introduction of a Quotations Board stands out as a key feature of the hybrid fixed income market, aimed at bolstering pre-trade transparency.

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This platform will provide investors with increased visibility into market quotes, enabling them to make informed trading decisions. Additionally, NSE plans to launch a real-time daily yield curve incorporating data from the Quotations Board and executed trades, offering a comprehensive overview of market dynamics.

The decision to combine onscreen and OTC trading is expected to offer market participants a versatile approach to executing trades on the bond market, thereby enhancing liquidity and depth.

To facilitate seamless settlement of OTC transactions, the hybrid market structure mandates reporting of such trades by Capital Markets Authority licensees, approved as Authorized Security Dealers.

This reporting mechanism, in compliance with the Capital Markets Act, plays a crucial role in mitigating settlement risks associated with OTC transactions.

NSE has collaborated with the Central Bank of Kenya and the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation to ensure efficient settlement of government and corporate bonds.

Chief Executive of NSE, Geoffrey Odundo, hailed the introduction of the hybrid fixed income market as a strategic milestone in their efforts to broaden and enhance the efficiency and attractiveness of Kenya’s bond market to investors.

He emphasized that this development is part of their broader strategy to align infrastructure capabilities with evolving industry trends.

He further emphasized that the hybrid fixed income market represents a forward-thinking initiative aimed at creating a more dynamic and resilient fixed income market, better serving the needs of investors and the broader financial ecosystem.

As NSE continues to innovate, this initiative is poised to foster a more dynamic and resilient fixed income market, aligning with evolving industry trends and nurturing a robust financial ecosystem in Kenya and the wider region.

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