DGCX signs strategic MoU with VFEX to strengthen commodities trading across Africa

DGCX will also support VFEX with the development of a clearing and settlement commodities exchange framework Dubai: The Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX), the region’s leading derivatives exchange, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) – a subsidiary of the Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) – to strengthen bilateral cooperation as well as exchange knowledge around commodities trading. As part of the agreement, the DGCX will extend technical support, knowledge, and skills to VFEX, with the ultimate aim of establishing an international commodities exchange in Zimbabwe. Additionally, VFEX will seek support from the DGCX in setting a framework for a clearing and settlement commodities exchange. The collaboration will also pave the way for mutual benefits to both DGCX and VFEX. The one-year agreement was signed by the CEO of DGCX, Les Male, and the CEO of VFEX, Justin Bgoni, during the visit of a high-level Zimbabwean ministerial delegation. Les Male, CEO of DGCX, said: “We are delighted to forge a partnership with the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, as part of our wider strategy to strengthen commodities trading across Africa. We are confident that our deep knowledge and expertise will help bring value to VFEX as they kickstart the Offshore Financial Services Centre (OFSC) for the special economic zone in Victoria Falls. The partnership also builds on our expanding international footprint and represents another opportunity for us to build stronger inroads into Africa, a rapidly growing market with enormous potential.” Mr. Justin Bgoni, CEO of VFEX, said: “On behalf of the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange, I am pleased to be part of this momentous occasion of the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between our exchange and the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange. We are looking forward to a fruitful exchange of ideas and technical know-how that should culminate in us being able to replicate the success of the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange in our own country and under the proposed Victoria Falls Stock Exchange-driven commodities exchange." The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) is the region’s leading derivatives exchange and has played a pioneering role in developing the regional market for derivatives trading, clearing and settlement. The DGCX Group owns and operates the region’s largest and only multi-asset Clearing House – Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC). DGCX & DCCC are regulated by the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA). It is recognised as a licensed Central Clearing-Counterparty (CCP) by SCA and a Third-Country CCP by European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA). -Ends- About DGCX: The Dubai Gold & Commodities Exchange (DGCX) is the region’s leading derivatives exchange and has played a pioneering role in developing the regional market for derivatives trading, clearing and settlement. The DGCX owns and operates the region’s largest and only multi-asset Clearing House – Dubai Commodities Clearing Corporation (DCCC). DGCX & DCCC are regulated by the Securities & Commodities Authority (SCA). It is recognised as a licensed Central Clearing-Counterparty (CCP) by SCA and a Third-Country CCP by European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA). The DGCX’s strategic geographic location in Dubai between the Far East, Europe and Africa serves as a unique, global window for traders and investors. With over 100 members across the world, the DGCX drives liquidity in the market by offering a broad range of futures and options contracts covering base and precious metals – including the world’s only Shari’ah Compliant Spot Gold Contract – hydrocarbons, equities and currencies. For more information, please visit: www.dgcx.ae www.dccc.co.ae For further information, please contact: Daniel Chinoy Weber Shandwick PR Tel: +971 50 255 3402 Email: DChinoy@webershandwick.com Send us your press releases to pressrelease.zawya@refinitiv.com © Press Release 2021 Disclaimer: The contents of this press release was provided from an external third party provider. This website is not responsible for, and does not control, such external content. This content is provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis and has not been edited in any way. 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DGCX signs strategic MoU with VFEX to strengthen commodities trading across Africa

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