Quality stocks to increase

According to the commission, divestment of state capital, state-owned IPOs and large-scale listings of high-quality businesses attracted capital flows, particularly foreign capital.

Foreign investor portfolio valuations increased by 90% last year compared to 2016. In 2018, the stock market is predicted to increase the size and value of capital attracted through the market, and expand the number of investors, especially institutional investors.

It also aims to continue to complete the bond and stock markets, increase stock quality through equitisation, and diversify securities products such as guaranteed certificates and derivative contracts.