# Argentine stock exchanges promote capital market engagement > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-stock-exchanges-promote-capital-market-engagement > Updated: 2026-10-10T17:18:39.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. During World Investor Week, various Argentine stock exchanges held initiatives to promote engagement with capital markets. In Mendoza, the Bolsa de Comercio de Mendoza (BCM) focused on financing options for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). BCM director Santiago Pérez Araujo noted that many SMEs lack awareness regarding how to issue securities, which can lead to higher costs due to interest rate differentials compared to traditional credit. In Rosario, the Bolsa de Comercio de Rosario (BCR), alongside A3 Mercados and the Mercado Argentino de Valores (MAV), hosted an educational forum for high school and university students. The event aimed to connect younger generations with capital markets and the agro-industrial sector, covering topics such as long-term investment, professional development, artificial intelligence, and corporate sustainability. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-10: Bolsa de Comercio de Rosario hosts student forum on capital markets The Bolsa de Comercio de Rosario, MAV, and A3 Mercados held an event for students to discuss capital markets, investments, and professional futures during World Investor Week. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bolsa-de-comercio-de-rosario-hosts-student-forum-on-capital-markets ### 2026-10-04: Mendoza Stock Exchange promotes capital market access for SMEs The Bolsa de Comercio de Mendoza hosted a forum to promote capital market access for local SMEs, highlighting the importance of debt issuance and financial literacy to reduce borrowing costs. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mendoza-stock-exchange-promotes-capital-market-access-for-smes --- Cite as: Argentine stock exchanges promote capital market engagement. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-stock-exchanges-promote-capital-market-engagement