The Bank of Cape Verde will hold a conference in Mindelo on Oct. 23, 2026, on financial inclusion through capital markets, in partnership with the General Audit Office of the Securities Market. The event will focus on securities markets as a complement to bank financing, examining funding opportunities for companies and the role of investors and market intermediaries. Discussions will cover opportunities and challenges in issuing shares and debt securities, including sustainable debt. They will also examine financial reporting, corporate governance and market disclosure, alongside the role of collective investment schemes in channeling savings into productive investment. The program includes practical experiences from securities issuers and financial intermediation through the Cape Verde Stock Exchange.