Fighting the curse of companies leaving the JSE
Delisting is not isolated to SA; it is a global phenomenon. It is important to keep in mind that listing activity is driven by market sentiment and the macroeconomic situation of a country, says the JSE. Several projects have been initiated to woo back investors and companies, largely aimed at making it easier for companies to list. One such proposal is the JSE’s Simplification Project, which aims to simplify initial listing and ongoing requirements using plain language to record concise regulatory objectives, allowing a better understanding and application of the requirements by listed companies, sponsors and investors.