An exchange provides a secure and regulated marketplace where buyers and sellers meet to discover prices and execute trades of financial assets. It manages the clearing and settlement processes between counterparties and works to keep the market fair, transparent, and trustworthy.
Trading should be a safe and regulated activity. Invest with peace of mind knowing that your exchange is regulated by the local authorities.
We support you through education , information resources and through professional help from market participants such as brokers and financial advisers.
An exchange broadens access to trading and investment activities, allowing money to circulate through the economy to benefit Brunei’s progress and economic development.
Investors
Retail Investors (Individuals)
Did you know that the financial market is not just for wealthy people or financial experts? You too can be an investor, even with a small amount and let it grow over time.
You can educate yourself about investing through credible resources, and gain understanding of how to assess a company or a product before investing your money in them.
Corporate & Institutional Investors
Companies can also invest in the financial market. Companies usually do this if they have excess cash that they may only need in the future.
Institutional investors are professional firms specialising in investing larger amounts of money in diversified areas to grow wealth of their clients, that may also consist of retail investors.
Public Companies
- Public or listed companies, also known as Issuers, are publicly traded companies whose shares can be bought and sold on a securities exchange.
- They are subject to strict regulations and disclosures that ensure transparency of information to all their investors.
Companies Can Raise Capital
When a company has been in business for a while and later wants to scale up for bigger prospects, they opt for an IPO (Initial Public Offering), transforming their organisation to be ready for public listing and trading.
Companies can raise large amounts of capital from retail and institutional investors by raising an IPO, helping them propel their business to the next level.
This capital allows a company is to accelerate its business expansion or development plans towards its fulfilling its corporate goals.
Financial Institutions
Financial institutions are the professional firms supporting the finance industry. In Brunei, they are licenced to do a multitude of activities such as banking, financial advisory, and more.
Banks are essential to the investment process as securities trading is digital and all transactions will ultimately pass through banks. They are there to ensure that investors funds are securely handled.
Securities firms in Brunei are available to serve investors through their investment journey. They act as intermediaries between individual investors and the securities exchange to buy and sell securities on your behalf.
Financial advisory and financial planning services are regulated activities where BDCB licenses companies and individuals to offer these such services. If you are unsure about investing, it is always a good idea to consult with the relevant professionals to understand your options.
Regulator
Brunei Darussalam Central Bank (BDCB) is the authority and regulator for the capital market and its participants that include the securities exchange, banks, securities firms, financial advisors, and planners.
BDCB regularly updates the public on any suspicious activities and has the authority to enforce regulatory compliance in the financial industry.
All companies and investment product providers seeking a listing on the exchange will be put through a thorough application process to become eligible for public trading.