Beirut Stock Exchange

It is ruled by the provisions of the BSE By-law, stipulated in the legislative decree number 120, dated September 16, 1983 (amended by decree 4729, dated 30/3/1988, and By-law 418, dated 15/5/1995) and decree 7667, dated 16/12/1995. The Beirut Stock Exchange is run by a committee including a Chairman, a Vice-Chairman and eight members appointed by... virtue of a decree issued by the Council of Ministers, in accordance with a proposal of the Minister of Finance. The Committee's mandate duration is set to four years. The makeup of the Committee is as follows: A President selected among specialists and skilled experts. A representative of the Ministry of Finance appointed Vice-Chairman. If the representative of the Ministry of Finance is a civil servant, he must be of grade one, and should work effectively in the Ministry of Finance. Two representatives of the banks operating in Lebanon, chosen from six candidates proposed by the Association of Banks in Lebanon. Two representatives of the brokers, chosen from six candidates proposed by the Brokers' Association of the Stock Exchange. Two representatives of Lebanese joint stock companies having their shares listed on the Stock Exchange. A representative of Lebanese joint stock companies being members of the Stock Exchange. A Lebanese or foreign expert, selected from skilled professionals and experts well-versed in the Stock Exchange and capital markets issues. In accordance with the provisions of the laws and regulations governing the Beirut Stock Exchange, theCommittee is responsible for the following: Managing, regulating, and developing the markets as stipulated by the law. Protecting the interests of the investors trading at the Beirut Stock Exchange. Monitoring the activities of the listed companies, and providing adequate source of information to the issuers and traders at the BSE on an equal footing. The Committee may present to relevant authorities any draft proposal for the amendment of the legislative and regulatory texts relating directly or indirectly to ...Read More