Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) held an Academic Day at Mu'tah University and the University of Jordan Aqaba branch in the presence of the deputy CEO of ASE, Mr. Nader Azar and the University Presidents for both universities. A number of awareness lectures were delivered concentrating on the basic topics relevant to Jordan capital market and securities trading in addition to a glimpse on the main concepts related to the capital market including securities, bonds, mutual funds, right issues and corporate governance. Also, ASE presented live trading sessions and answered the students' enquiries.
Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) held an Academic Day at Mu'tah University and the University of Jordan Aqaba branch in the presence of the deputy CEO of ASE, Mr. Nader Azar and the University Presidents for both universities. A number of awareness lectures were delivered concentrating on the basic topics relevant to Jordan capital market and securities trading in addition to a glimpse on the main concepts related to the capital market including securities, bonds, mutual funds, right issues and corporate governance. Also, ASE presented live trading sessions and answered the students' enquiries.
The Deputy CEO of the ASE, Mr. Nader Azar said that holding such lectures goes in line with the ASE's policy of strengthening its ties with the local community and spreading the investment culture and raising awareness among citizens and investors. Mr. Azar also stressed the important role of the capital market in increasing investments and creating job opportunities, which supports the economic growth in the kingdom and attracts local and foreign investments as the non- Jordanian investments reached about (48%) of the ASE market capitalization.
The event witnessed a remarkable attendance as the number of participants reached about (500) students in each university.