Kazakhstan, Astana, Aug. 23 /Trend, A.Maratov/
The current demand of population for the shares of national company in Kazakhstan is estimated at $100-200 million, the Minister of Economic Development and Trade Kairat Kelimbetov said at a government meeting in Astana.
"Based on the results of research and poll conducted in the first half of 2011, the current demand of the population is estimated at $100 -200 million, and the potential demand may increase significantly as a result of increase in public awareness on potential candidates and investment opportunities," Kelimbetov said, speaking at a government session with a report on presenting securities of the Group of companies "Samruk-Kazin" to the market.
According to him, at present only small part of the population invests in securities on the stock market - about 10,000 individuals, with a significant part of the population having an access to the securities indirectly through the accumulation of pension funds.
"In turn, the demand of the pension funds is estimated at $200-300 million for the coming placements," he said.
In February this year, President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan instructed to provide the public with an opportunity to own shares in major companies to invest their long-term savings and development of the securities market in the country.
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