PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Minister of Finance Hiro Shigemoto says the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dutch Caribbean Securities Exchange (DCSX) L. Santine is interested in setting up an exchange on Sint Maarten and plans to also visit the island to inform stakeholders.
Last week Thursday evening during his working visit to Curacao, Honourable Minister of Finance Hiro Shigemoto attended the launch of the DCSX which was held at the Central Bank of Curacao and St. Maarten’s auditorium.
According to the Minister, this was a well attended event which brought participants from especially the financial services sector of Curacao to witness this launch.
Informative speeches were given by the Chairman of the DCSX E. Andersen, Curacao Minister of Finance, Hon. J. Jamaloodin, Curacao Minister of Economic Affairs, Hon. Abdul Nasser El Hakim, Director of Supervision, S. Salesie, and the CEO of the DCSX, L. Santine.
"L. Santine indicated the interest of the DCSX to come to Sint Maarten for an informative presentation to the government, banks, as well as members of the financial services sector.
"This launch and cocktail reception provided the opportunity for network opportunities with representatives of several entities within the financial services sector.
"Furthermore L. Santine expressed an interest to come to Sint Maarten to also introduce the DCSX locally. This will be coordinated with the assistance of my cabinet," Honourable Minister of Finance Hiro Shigemoto said on Tuesday.
The DCSX has as its mission to become an international exchange for listing and trading of domestic and international securities.
It will further complement the international financial sector and serve as an extension to the menu of services currently offered by the local financial services community.