The JSE, which has almost halved in size over the past two decades, is looking at rewriting its listing requirements and cutting the red tape that has made it unattractive for local and offshore companies.

Africa’s biggest exchange by value said on Tuesday it will embark on a “simplification project” over the next 18 months with the aim of using understandable language in its listing requirements in the hope of attracting more companies. The bourse also hopes the project will lead to a reduction in the volume of listing requirements...

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