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Casablanca Stock Exchange and Maroc PME partner to guide very small, small, and medium-sized enterprises toward stock market financing
via Le Matin2 min read
The Casablanca Stock Exchange and the National Agency for the Promotion of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Maroc PME have signed a strategic partnership framework agreement. This agreement aims to support Very Small, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises TPME in their development and access to stock market financing. Nasser Seddiqi, Director General of the Casablanca Stock Exchange, and Anouar Alaoui Ismaili, Director General of Maroc PME, signed the accord. The partnership establishes a framework for collaboration to support the structuring, resilience, competitiveness, and growth of TPMEs, while preparing them for the requirements of capital market financing. This initiative is part of efforts to strengthen the capacities of TPMEs to make them a lever for national competitiveness. It relies on the complementarity between the support mechanisms of the Casablanca Stock Exchange and those provided by Maroc PME, particularly within the framework of the TPME Pact 2025-2030. The partnership focuses on three main areas: a common mechanism for guidance and connection between the two institutions' systems to identify high-potential companies and direct them to suitable pathways; capacity building through joint training and skill development actions on stock market eligibility criteria, governance, and transparency requirements; and the co-organization of events, regional meetings, and awareness campaigns to promote financing opportunities offered by the capital market and the suppo
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Moroccan referee Jalal Jiyed, assisted by compatriots Zakaria Brinsi and Mustapha Akerkad, has been appointed by FIFA to officiate the World Cup 2026 group stage match between Portugal and Uzbekistan. South African Tom Abongile will serve as the fourth official, assisted by Zakhele Siwela. This marks the second assignment for the Moroccan trio, who previously officiated the Germany vs. Cura莽ao match. Portugal drew their first match against the Democratic Republic of Congo 1-1, while Uzbekistan lost 3-1 to Colombia. The upcoming match is crucial for both Portugal and Uzbekistan's qualification hopes. Notably, an Uzbek referee, Ilgiz Tantashov, recently officiated a match involving Morocco's Atlas Lions against Scotland.
Following Morocco's 1-0 victory over Scotland, coach Mohamed Ouahbi assessed the team's performance in the 2026 World Cup, where they have accumulated four points from two matches against Brazil and Scotland. Ouahbi highlighted the team's collective control and improved offensive intentions compared to their draw against Brazil. He noted that while Scotland played more directly with long balls, Morocco effectively countered their strategy. Despite their strong position, Ouahbi emphasized that qualification is not yet secured and the team's objective is to defeat Haiti in the final group match to ensure qualification and potentially secure first place. He also stated that he would field the best possible team against Haiti, considering player freshness, opponent profile, and match context, rather than systematically rotating the squad. Ouahbi also publicly supported captain Achraf Hakimi, who is facing legal proceedings, stating that Hakimi was focused, motivated the team, and played an excellent match. Ouahbi praised the team's mental fortitude and expressed confidence in their ability to advance to the round of sixteen as group leaders.
Bank Al-Maghrib has issued a warning to all banks regarding a global surge in cybercrime campaigns exploiting public interest in the 2026 World Cup. The central bank notes that these threats include the distribution of malware via fake applications or match streaming platforms, as well as phishing campaigns designed to trick users into revealing sensitive information, such as login credentials and banking details. Bank Al-Maghrib urges banks to enhance customer awareness efforts and emphasize key vigilance rules. These include exercising caution before installing match-streaming applications, avoiding links received via email, SMS, or social media that offer broadcasts or promotional deals, verifying website authenticity before entering personal or banking data, and immediately reporting any suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions to the bank. The central bank also instructs banking institutions to relay these vigilance messages to their customers through appropriate communication channels.