The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) celebrated 134 years of revolutionising the financial market on November 8.
Founded in 1887 during the first South African gold rush by Benjamin Wollan, the JSE has grown into a respectable institution and a household name in the financial sector.
The stock exchange was admitted to the World Federation of Exchanges in 1963 and became the centralised market for all trading securities in 1974. Today, the stock exchange is led by CEO Leila Fourie, who was appointed in 2019.
“The JSE has been privileged to play a leading role in the South African economy for over 130 years,” said Fourie.
While the stock exchange has only called Sandton its home for 21 years, the community has played a significant role in the institution’s growth.
“Sandton Central is a great fit as it is the financial district of South Africa and Johannesburg’s premier business centre.
“We are humbled to have been able to contribute to the growth of quality South African businesses.”
The JSE building at One Exchange Square in Sandton Central has also become an instant landmark, continually growing in popularity.
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