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Moroccan Capital Market Authority Launches New Savings & Investment Observatory to Boost Financial Literacy
The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) announced the creation of a dedicated Savings and Investment Observatory. The new platform will compile data on both active and potential investors, tracking their preferences, perceptions and level of financial knowledge. By acting as a barometer of saver behaviour, the AMMC aims to sharpen its financial‑literacy programmes, improve investor protection and respond to the growing presence of individuals – now about 30 % of trading volume on the Casablanca Stock Exchange – in the capital market.
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Overview of the New Observatory
The Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) announced the creation of a dedicated Savings and Investment Observatory. The platform will collect data on current and potential investors, tracking their preferences, perceptions, and level of financial knowledge.
Why the Observatory Matters
By establishing a “barometer” of savers’ behaviour, the AMMC aims to fine‑tune its financial‑literacy programmes and better safeguard market participants. President Tarik Senhaji highlighted that financial education is a pillar of market regulation, alongside rules and supervision.
Key Statistics
- Individual investors now account for roughly 30 % of trading volume on the Casablanca Stock Exchange.
- The observatory will maintain a longitudinal database to monitor changes over time.
Stakeholder Collaboration
The AMMC plans to involve all market players—brokers, asset managers, banks, and educational entities—in the data‑gathering and outreach effort. Each participant will contribute according to its role and direct contact with savers.
Looking Ahead
With a clearer picture of investor behaviour, the AMMC expects to design more targeted campaigns, improve investor protection, and encourage broader participation in Morocco’s capital markets.