This Taskforce is a “think tank” for the capital markets development work of the Reserve Bank. Let me now turn to today’s event. The development of the secondary trading and the stock exchange is a key factor to developing the capital markets in Fiji.
One of the core functions of a stock exchange is to connect entities with surplus funds to others who require capital. An exchange also facilitates the entire continuous trading and wealth creation process; thus stimulating economic growth and development. The stock market fulfils a number of vital functions. These include: 1. Price discovery through the generation of transparent prices  2.