Independant Securities Firm in Côte d’Ivoire: Overview of Hudson
Kadi Fadika-Coulibaly, CEO of Hudson, an independant securities firm founded in 1995, gives an overview of the market in Côte d’Ivoire and presents the company.
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Saudi stock market opens up to foreign investors
The Saudi Arabia’s cabinet authorized the Capital Market Authority to allow foreign investors to buy and sell stocks on the Saudi stock market.
Future of Stock Markets in Iraqi Kurdistan
Since the fall of the regime in 2003, Iraqi Kurdistan witnessed rapid progress and development. Abdul-Rahman believes there is “big hope that Erbil Stock Exchange will be promising and successful in the area.” Investments in Iraqi Kurdistan are increasing, as well as involvement in the international fairs from countries from all over the world.
Erbil Stock Exchange
According to Abdul-Rahman, “There are many reasons for the establishment of the market in Erbil. One of these reasons is that people save big amounts of their money at home because of what happened during the past regime time when banks’ managements were withdrawn from Iraqi Kurdistan taking people money with them, so a lot of people today don’t trust banks enough to deposit their money at.”
Development of Capital Markets in Iraqi Kurdistan
It has long been an idea to establish a capital market in Erbil. The ball began rolling in 2007 when Prime Minister of Iraqi Kurdistan, Nechirvan Barazani, mandated to study the possibility of establishing another capital market besides the Iraq Stock Exchange.
Erbil Stock Exchange: Mapping the Development of Capital Markets in Iraqi Kurdistan
The idea of establishing a stock exchange in Iraqi Kurdistan dates back to 2007. Erbil Stock Exchange recently signed a new agreement with Nasdaq Omex, which will substantially facilitate companies participation whether they are local or foreign. All companies in Iraq, not only those in Erbil or other parts of Iraqi Kurdistan, will have the opportunity to be enlisted on Erbil Stock Exchange.
Libyan Capital Markets: Expecting Double Digit Growth
Dr. Ahmed M. Karoud, General Manager of Libyan Stock Market
Only 5% of our economy was in the private sector before. The government is going to set a new law for private companies in Libya, this is expected in May 2013.
Libyan Stock Exchange: 1-2% Foreign Investment
Dr. Ahmed M. Karoud, General Manager of Libyan Stock Market, talks about foreign investment in Libyan stock exchange and challenges associated with investing in Libya.
Libyan Stock Market: Slow Foray into Privatization
Dr. Ahmed M. Karoud, General Manager of Libyan Stock Market, talks about the inception of the capital markets in Libya. The history of the stock exchange in Libya goes back to 2007 when a re-engagement of Libya with the international community began. The Libyan Stock Exchange was founded on the need for privatisation and enterprise, letting capitalism take its own course.
Iraq’s Stock Exchange: Bull in Iraq
Among the small but growing band of investors in the Iraq Stock Exchange (ISX), the question most asked is whether 2013 will mark the start of a new bull market.