Virtual trading simulation laboratory launched

The laborotory, dubbed the Bourse Africa Trading Simulation Laboratory, will allow students UTM to enhance their practical financial market knowledge and develop trading skills in commodity and currency derivatives.

The setting up of this laboratory will allow UTM students to trade on a virtual simulated environment that would replicate the actual market. Bourse Africa will be conducting periodic workshops to train the students on the technology, trade execution and various other aspects pertaining to financial markets. The tech centric trading simulation laboratory hosts world class trading technology that will allow participants to understand the role of technology in democratizing markets by creating awareness and enhancing market access.

Innovation driven learning environment

"As a university committed towards providing students with an innovation driven learning environment that matches global standards, we are glad to invite Bourse Africa for setting up this state of the art laboratory. Our students will get a practical understanding of trading and will also understand the dynamics of global financial markets - which I strongly believe will enhance their competitiveness," says Dr. Hemant B. Chittoo, CMILT, Ag. director general, University of Technology, Mauritius.

Rinsy Ansalam, MD & CEO of Bourse Africa says, "We highly appreciate University of Technology, Mauritius for its approach towards capacity building and bridging the gap between theory and practice for its students. Mauritius is geared towards becoming the Investment Banking hub for Africa and we need to foster capable leaders in the financial market domain to take the growth story forward. With the trading simulation laboratory, we reiterate our commitment towards the development of financial market talent in Mauritius and Africa. The lab will allow students to get a real time experience of the markets and gain the ability to understand the role of trading, investing and risk management."