Yangon Stock Exchange
YANGON STOCK EXCHANGE (YSX) is a joint-venture company established by Myanma Economic Bank, Daiwa Institute of Research Ltd. and Japan Exchange Group Inc. YSX, like other stock exchanges, is an organized market for trading of eligible securities to be listed on the Stock Exchange providing the system and method of trading securities. YSX was opened on 9 December 2015 at the former Central Bank of Myanmar building. It obtained a permission of foreign investment from the Myanmar Investment Committee (MIC) with Permit No. 877/2014 on 25 December 2014 and a stock exchange permit from SECM with No. 1/2015 on 28 April 2015. The stock trading on YSX has been commenced since March 25, 2016.
Vision
Make new opportunities and build confidence for the economic development
Missions
Integrity, Fairness and Openness are foundation for attaining our company vision.
Our Milestones
- On 15 December 2014, MEB, JPX and DIR were obtained foreign investment permit from Myanmar Investment Commission (MIC).
- On 22 December 2014, YSX obtained certificate of company incorporation from Directorate of Investment and Company Administration (DICA) and YSX was officially incorporated.
- On 28 April 2015, the Securities and Exchange Commission of Myanmar granted stock exchange permit.
- On 9 December 2015, YSX held the Grand Opening Ceremony.
Announcement of the Listing Criteria
- In August 2015, the listing criteria were announced by YSX.
Started stock trading on following date
- FMI on 25th March 2016
- MTSH on 20th May 2016
- MCB on 26th August 2016
- FPB on 20th January 2017
- TMH on 26th January 2018
- EFR on 28th May 2020
- AMATA on 3rd June 2021
Launched online trading
On 26 December 2017, YSX launched online trading.
Increased matching periods
- 4 matching periods started on 26 March 2018.
- 7 matching periods started on 26 March 2020.
Launched Foreigner Participating
On 20th March 2020, YSX allowed foreign investors (both resident and non-resident foreigners) to start trading of listed stocks at YSX