Lao Securities Exchange (LSX) marked its 5th Anniversary of the Foundation in a simply meaningful ceremony full of cordial friendliness and solidarity amongst the LSX Family.

The ceremony was held in LSX on October 9th, 2015 in order to officially announce LSX five-year performances and its further development plans to public as well as to recall memories on the beginning period of the exchange in particular those who have tirelessly played essential roles in LSX development over the last five years. Mr. Vanhkham VORAVONG, Chief Executive Officer of LSX, was honorable in giving his warmest opening remark along with mentioning about brief history, five-year achievements and future plans of LSX. On the same occasion, Assoc. Prof. Dethphouvang MOULARAT, The first Chairman & CEO of LSX, one of the most significant persons contributed in LSX establishment and improvement was also invited to deliver his meaningful remark regarding the future pathways of LSX. Besides, the ceremony was attended by Dr. Akom PRASEUTH, BODs member of LSX and Director General of Financial Supervision Department, Bank of Lao PDR, the executives from listed and securities firms, the companies located on LSX building, journalists as well as LSX staff.

Apart from that, the expressive LSX video, Lao traditional dancing and group singing performances arranged by LSX officers were shown in the ceremony. On this special occasion, the certificates of compliment were also handed over to all of executives and officers who have had outstanding performances in LSX development during five years.

Since 2010 until 2015, LSX has accomplished numerous achievements, especially an increase of listed companies number from 2 companies in year 2011 to 4 companies at present, with total fund mobilization in value of LAK 5,883 billion, resulting a rise of LSX market capitalization to LAK 12,294 billion (Updated as of 02/10/2015). For the securities accounts, the number also enlarges from 4,117 accounts to 11,756 accounts. Additionally, the composite index of LSX slightly went up 25.3% from 1,000.00 (Base Value). Together, LSX trading system has also been continuously improved and developed such as the introduction of Home Trading System (HTS) at the end of 2013, trading method upgrade from Call Auction to Continuous Auction in line with the extended daily price limit change from ±5% to ±10% in 2014. In addition, LSX has developed Custodian Business Management System in supporting and facilitating foreign investors. At the same time, in cooperation with securities companies and listed companies, LSX has organized Capital Market Education Promotion (CMEP) in order to provide fundamental knowledge on capital market to the public through seminars, road-show, book publishing, articles and multimedia for raising public awareness of Lao capital market.