Group 1 - Optasia Group, an AI-driven fintech company, successfully listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, marking the largest IPO in South Africa this year [1][2] - The company's stock opened at 20.75 ZAR and reached a market capitalization of 24.4 billion ZAR (approximately 1.4 billion USD) by 9:10 AM on its first trading day [1] - The CEO Salvador Anglada announced plans for expansion into Africa, Asia, and Latin America, including the introduction of "buy now, pay later" options and virtual credit services [1][2] Group 2 - The successful listing of Optasia is expected to set a trend for other fintech companies considering IPOs, capitalizing on the market demand for AI-driven investments [2] - The Johannesburg Stock Exchange is seen as a reliable platform for large, innovative African growth companies, with Optasia's listing helping to restore market confidence [2] - Optasia, founded in 2012, operates in 38 countries, primarily in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, leveraging AI technology and partnerships with mobile operators to provide financial services to underserved populations [2]
Optasia登陆约翰内斯堡证券交易所，计划进军亚洲市场
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-11-04 08:36