BRVM: Composite down 0.72% despite BOA capital increases
The BRVM Composite closed at 408.62 points, down 0.72% on March 20. The industrial sector dropped 2.08%, while public services gained 1.92%. A wave of capital increases by BANK OF AFRICA is underway across multiple subsidiaries, per analyst reports. Coris Bank International is preparing to enter Cameroon to strengthen banking offerings, reports Investir au Cameroun.
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