BHB holds 3rd Semi-annual brokers meeting

Manama, June 25 (BNA): As part of its continuous efforts to enhance stakeholder engagement, Bahrain Bourse (BHB) held at its premises in the Bahrain Financial Harbour today its3rdsemi-annual brokers meeting for its broker members. During the meeting, brokers were updated on key developments taking place at Bahrain Bourse including the newly proposed opening investor account process and the implementation of VAT on Bahrain Bourse’s services, commencing on the 1st of July 2019. Brokers’ feedback was also obtained on the new tick size framework implemented in May 2019. With participation from representatives of broker member firms, the semi-annual meeting is part of a series of meetings conducted at regular intervals aimed at providing an open channel of communication and enhancing collaboration between the broker members, the Central Bank of Bahrain and Bahrain Bourse to address various topics of interest and enhance Bahrain Bourse market.