New Member of ISSA – The Central Depository / Settlement Bank (DC/BR)

ISSA is pleased to welcome the West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) Central Depository/Settlement Bank (DC/BR) as a new member. ISSA has expanded its presence in Africa and is delighted to welcome them to the Association.

Phil Brown, Chairman of ISSA, stated:
"The DC/BR is a great addition to the ISSA network. We look forward to engaging in fruitful exchanges and welcoming new ideas. We are eager to have insightful interactions and to embrace fresh perspectives from DC/BR, which will positively impact both their clients and the broader industry."

The Central Depository/Settlement Bank (DC/BR) is the provider of clearing and settlement services in the WAEMU region, overseeing clearing and settlement operations on the WAEMU Regional Financial Market. It is headquartered in Côte d'Ivoire.

WAEMU member states include Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.

Birahim Diouf, CEO of DC/BR, expressed:
"It is an honor and a privilege for DC/BR to join ISSA. This is a significant milestone that will support our efforts to promote the development of our financial markets. We are excited about the opportunities to exchange ideas, share experiences, and learn from each other to advance our market ecosystem."