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Kenya: Press Releases: Dyer & Blair Release Financial Results for Q1 2010 |
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Thursday, 15 April 2010 |
Dyer & Blair Investment Bank Limited has registered an un-audited net profit of KES35m for the three-month period to 31 March 2010, compared to a net loss of KES53m over the same period in 2009.
The gross value of business handled in equities increased by 243%, while the value of business for bonds increased by 596% in the first quarter of 2010 as compared to the same period in 2009. Total turnover for the period under review stood at KES103m, up by 115% from KES48m recorded in March 2009. Gross commission for the three months to 31 March 2010 increased from KES18m in 2009 to KES54m in March 2010; a significant increase of 200%. Expenses decreased by KES28m from KES92m in March 2009 to KES64m in the period under review.
The first quarter of the year has seen a renewed investor confidence and increased activities at NSE. As a result, the market prices of most counters have been on a steady rise. The equity market has been on an upward trend, as foreign investors, seeking higher returns, move back to emerging markets. In addition, regulatory reforms in the capital markets have a positive impact on the stock market and thus renewed investor confidence. The increase in the minimum capital requirement for all stockbrokers and investment banks has provided comfort to investors in their dealings with practitioners and increase the attractiveness of the NSE to foreign investors.
The bond market has gained tremendously on the recent upgrading of its trading system from manual to electronic. On 9 November 2009, KenGen’s Public Infrastructure Bond became the first to be traded under the new system with the government following on 25 November 2010. The reduction of withholding tax from 15% to 10% on bonds with at least a 10-year maturity and reduction of listing fees by the finance minister has encouraged long-term investment in bond and more listings. The increased bond performance also shows investors' preference for state paper regarded as safe investment to shares.
The outlook for 2010 remains favourable, supported by improving macro-conditions, the anticipated economic recovery and the upturn in the stock market.
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