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FEDERATION OF EURO-ASIAN STOCK EXCHANGES ANNUAL REPORT JUNE 2013 KYRGYZ STOCK EXCHANGE In 2009 trading volume of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange ­has decreased 29.4% in comparison with 2008. Kumushbek Shamkanov President In 2009 trading volume of the Kyrgyz Stock Exchange (KSE) has decreased by 29.4% in comparison with 2008 and the volume totaled 2,95 billion KG Som (about US$ 66 million). The total quantity of the transactions has decreased by 72.8% represented by 926 transactions. In listing sector trading volume has increased on 41.3% in comparison with 2008 and totaled 842.8 million KG Som (about US$ 19,1 million). In non listing sector trading volume has decreased by 41,2% in comparison with 2008 and totaled 2,1 billion KG Som (about US$ 46.9 million). Trading volume of primary market totaled 1,52 billion KG Som (about US$ 34,7 million), in comparison with volume of 2008 it has increased by 69,0%. HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT FUTURE OUTLOOK The KSE was founded in 1994. The official opening and the first trade in stocks took place in May 1995, while the privatization process was in full swing in our country. Priorities for the KSE in 2010 are: At the initial stage of its existence and up until 2000, the KSE had functioned as a non-profit organization with a total membership of 16. In May 2000 the KSE was transformed into a joint-stock company; simultaneously we acquired one of the largest shareholders and a reliable partner the Istanbul Stock Exchange, which has actively assisted us in improving our activities. In 2001 the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange became a shareholder allowing the KSE to significantly increase its technical software potential. At present the KSE is a closed-type non-profit joint-stock company with 17 shareholders. A significant contribution has been made by the US Agency on International Development (USAID) for the sake of our continued development. Thanks to the USAID, the KSE has obtained powerful financial support that has allowed our Exchange become independent. PAGE 58 Trading volume of secondary market totaled 1.43 billion KG Som (about US$ 31,3 million), in comparison with volume of 2008 it has decreased by 56,6%. • Transfer of government treasury bills’ circulation of the trade area of KSE • Circulation of securities of «blue chips» • Development of corporate equity market and capital formation by domestic companies • Development of listing and market making • Development of municipal equity market • Integration with the cross markets and international exchanges. CAPITAL MARKET DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Economic performance Economic downturns in Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation (the major economic partners) and the country’s power shortfalls took economic performance in 2009 down to 2.3% from 8.4% in 2008. Their difficulties hit the economy through reductions in three channels: remittances from migrant workers (which constituted around 20% of GDP in 2008); inflows of foreign direct investment; and demand for exports. GDP growth was driven mainly by a robust performance of agriculture (due to favorable weather conditions), which grew by 7.3%. Construction increased by 6.3%, after a 10.8% contraction the prior year, a rebound primarily due to activity in the hydropower generation and mining subsectors, rehabilitation and construction of roads, and residential building. However, industry overall declined by 3.4% because of reduced output in the textile and sewing industry, transport equipment, electric energy, and gas and water distribution. Gold production also declined.