WAEMU Launches New Electronic Trading Platform for Securities

25 Jan 2026
#West African Economic and Monetary Union

The West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) is set to launch a new electronic trading platform for Treasury bills and bonds. This modernization aims to increase transparency and liquidity in the regional financial market, attracting a more diverse range of institutional and private investors to the economic bloc.

By digitizing public securities trading, the region offers improved wealth management avenues and deeper market access. HPC Consultancy can help its clients navigate this evolving financial landscape by analyzing the new platform’s mechanics and identifying high-yield government security opportunities. This ensures that wealth portfolios are optimized to take full advantage of the enhanced market efficiency and stability within the WAEMU zone.