Bolsa de Valores de El Salvador S.A. de C.V. (El Salvador)

The Bolsa de Valores de El Salvador (BVES) is a private institution that is part of the Stock Market. It began its operations on April 27, 1992. Since then, the Stock Market has played a significant role in the national economy by facilitating Financial Disintermediation. It allows for direct interaction between companies and investors through the negotiation of financial instruments such as stocks, debt securities, and other instruments that channel surplus resources towards the financing needs of companies. The Stock Market aims to facilitate the flow of savings and investment in the capital market and promote price transparency and liquidity in negotiations. Its main responsibilities include providing the necessary infrastructure, supervision, and services for the issuance, placement, and exchange of securities and titles registered in the Public Stock Registry. It also makes stock market information public, handles administrative operations, and transmits relevant information to the Central Securities Depository (CEDEVAL). The Stock Market supervises the activities of issuing companies and Brokerage Houses, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Additionally, it promotes the expansion and competitiveness of the Salvadoran stock market.