India Secures Spot On Prestigious Bond Index
Indian government bonds have been included in the JPMorgan GBI Emerging Market Global Series Index for the first time ever. It was only in April 2020 that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) removed foreign investment restrictions on certain rupee…
New Stock Exchange Proposal For Texas Weighed By SEC
Regional and specialized stock exchanges are returning as demand expands for new products and market locations. The theory that regional or specialized exchanges can bring unique know-how to specific sectors or geographies is driving the buildup. The list of such…
Ex-NYSE Regulatory Chief Labovitz On Launching Green Stock Market
Daniel Labovitz, the former NYSE head of regulatory policy, is swapping the traditional stock market blues for a greener pasture. As the CEO of the Green Impact Exchange (GIX), he aims to introduce the first US stock market exclusively focused…
Vodafone Idea In India Explores Alternative Avenues To Raise Capital
Facing looming 5G spectrum financing and rock-bottom data prices, Vodafone gets creative with alternative funding options. Numerous Indian companies and multinational subsidiaries in India are heading for IPOs in the next few months, as funding capital projects amid India’s infrastructure…
Ex-NYSE Regulatory Chief Labovitz On Launching Green Stock Market
Daniel Labovitz, the former NYSE head of regulatory policy, is swapping the traditional stock market blues for a greener pasture. As the CEO of the Green Impact Exchange (GIX), he aims to introduce the first US stock market exclusively focused…
Cryptocurrency Explained And Why Its Here To Stay
If you’re confused by Bitcoin and curious about blockchains, The Age of Cryptocurrency by Wall Street journalists Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of cryptocurrencies. You don’t need to be a mathematician or…
Bitcoin ETFs Quickly Draw Significant Investment
The year began notably for the cryptocurrency sector when bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were launched in mid-January, quickly drawing around $2 billion in the first three days of trading. The approval of 11 spot bitcoin ETFs by the US Securities…
Nigeria: Lenders Struggle to Meet New Capital Requirements
Lenders in Nigeria are working to raise additional capital to meet new requirements set by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). These targets, announced last month, must be met within two years, with some banks needing to increase their capital…
China: Increased Scrutiny on Potential IPOs
The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) is intensifying its scrutiny of companies seeking initial public offerings (IPOs). The increased inspections aim to strengthen the secondary markets and slow the pace of new fundraisings. Regulatory actions, such as seizing mobile phones…
New Sovereign Wealth Funds Have Expanded Mandates
Over the past decade, there has been a notable increase in the establishment of sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), driven largely by a boom in commodity markets and accumulating foreign exchange reserves. Governments from Chile to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)…