Global Economy
Casablanca Stock Exchange Hosts Workshop on Capital‑Market Funding for Industrial Companies
On Thursday, Jan. 22 2026, the Casablanca Stock Exchange (CSE) held a targeted workshop for CEOs and CFOs of industrial firms that are part of its new support programme. Co‑organised with the Ministry of Industry and Trade and backed by the Moroccan Capital Markets Authority (AMMC) and the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM), the event explored practical financing levers available on the capital‑markets arena and how companies can mobilise them to fuel growth. The session, chaired by independent investment banker Mohamed Benhaddou of WEADVISE, gathered around 40 participants and marked the first activity of the 2026 calendar, underlining CSE’s commitment to hands‑on guidance for the nation’s industrial sector.
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Workshop Overview
As part of its industrial‑company support programme, the Casablanca Stock Exchange hosted a one‑day workshop on Thursday, Jan. 22 2026. The event was designed for senior executives and finance directors of the selected industrial firms and aimed to deepen their understanding of capital‑market financing options.
The session was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, with the backing of the Moroccan Capital Markets Authority (AMMC) and the General Confederation of Moroccan Enterprises (CGEM). Its purpose: to broaden access to equity, bond, and hybrid instruments for the industrial sector.
Key Highlights
- Moderator: Mohamed Benhaddou, independent investment banker and Managing Partner at WEADVISE.
- Attendance: Approximately 40 CEOs, CFOs and senior finance managers.
- Focus: Practical exploration of financing levers that match each company’s profile and growth ambitions.
- Outcome: Participants left with actionable insights on how to mobilise capital‑market tools – from listings and private placements to corporate bonds and mezzanine finance.
This workshop marks the first event of 2026 under the programme, reflecting CSE’s ongoing commitment to stay close to Morocco’s industrial fabric by providing education, expertise sharing and concrete solutions that drive corporate expansion.