Morocco’s futures market will be officially launched on April 6, 2026, Minister of Economy and Finance Nadia Fettah announced on Monday in Casablanca, describing the move as a major milestone for the country’s financial marketplace.

Speaking at a conference organized by the Professional Association of Stockbroking Firms (APSB) under the theme “The Moroccan stock market at the dawn of a new era: challenges and expectations”, the minister said the launch of the futures market would represent a “structuring step” for Morocco’s financial ecosystem.

The new market will provide investors with advanced hedging instruments, improve price discovery, and help strengthen liquidity and overall market attractiveness, Fettah noted.

She also highlighted Morocco’s ambition to enhance its presence in major international indices, particularly the MSCI, amid a global reshaping of investment flows. According to the minister, the Kingdom currently enjoys growing credibility and visibility among international investors, but attracting long-term capital will depend on the depth and liquidity of its capital market.

“The depth of a market is built through products, investment strategies, and innovation driven by the financial center,” Fettah said, calling for sustained support for listed companies, the promotion of success stories, and careful management of more complex corporate trajectories. She stressed that trust is a shared responsibility between public authorities, regulators, intermediaries, and companies.

The event brought together key stakeholders, including Casablanca Stock Exchange CEO Nasser Seddiqi, Moroccan Capital Market Authority (AMMC) Chairman Tarik Senhaji, and APSB President Amine Maamri, as well as institutional investors and market experts, to discuss ongoing transformations and future prospects of Morocco’s capital market.