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Sarajevo: Rising From the Ashes
Apr 04, 10:07 AM EDT |
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| Bosnia and Herzegovina is now fighting for the recognition and interest of investors. The Sarajevo Stock Exchange is relatively young, but its trading volume and capitalization have exhibited strong growth in the past six years. Since the country inherited some of the major export-oriented companies of former Yugoslavia, its energy, construction and manufacturing
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At the Heart of East Africa
Jan 24, 9:06 AM EST |
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| The Nairobi Stock Exchange features a modern technology infrastructure, cost and tax incentives for investors and listing companies, and a friendly environment for foreign investors. With a regional character since inception, the NSE is committed to facilitating the creation of a
regional exchange to serve the East, Central and Great Lakes region of Africa. |
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The Stock Part of Option Trading
Dec 18, 10:46 AM EST |
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| Many stock exchanges compete for the same stock flow, but the CBOE Stock Exchange operates in a niche with little competition. Addressing the specific needs and problems of the option traders, the CBSX is focused on providing low-cost and efficient direct access to stockmarkets for the trader who mainly use stocks for hedging. The relationship with the largest
U.S. option exchange definitely helps in this respect. |
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The Largest Market in Africa
Dec 03, 8:04 AM EST |
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| As the largest African market, the South African exchange represents about 80% of the market capitalization of the continent. The exchange covers four different financial markets - equities, derivatives, agricultural derivatives, and interest rate instruments. Its partnership with the London Stock Exchange results in a modern trading platform and a potential to capitalize on its leadership position as the African markets develop. |
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At the Heart of New Europe
Nov 21, 9:24 AM EST |
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| The Vienna Stock Exchange is utilizing well its central location and strategic proximity to both Western and Eastern Europe. Attracting large institutional investors form the West and boosting cooperation and integration with the developing East, the Vienna Stock Exchange is
well-positioned to become the central hub of trading, where the two Europes meet. |
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The Alternative Swiss Bourse
Nov 15, 1:59 PM EST |
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| Unlike its competitors in Switzerland, the Bern Exchange didn’t merge with the other exchanges in 1995 to create the Swiss Exchange, and now remains the only alternative Swiss stock market. Although it accounts for a small part of the total trading in the country, it fills an interesting niche. It is usually the first step in the road of private companies becoming public as it offers them more visibility, lower fees, and less rigid disclosure requirements. |
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Nimble and Growing Mauritius
Oct 17, 1:02 PM EDT |
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| An island nation off the African coast in the Indian Ocean, Mauritius has achieved an impressive turnaround in the past 25 years. Previously dependent solely on sugar cane production, today Mauritius enjoys the benefits of strategic investments, open economic policy, and bilingual, well-educated work force. The stock market has been an integral part of the modernization of the island where the cultures of Africa, Europe, and Asia meet. |
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After the Mass Privatization
Sep 21, 9:09 AM EDT |
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| The Central European location of Prague is valid not only in terms of geography. Close enough both to Western and Eastern Europe, the capital of the Czech Republic is often chosen for the regional headquarters of companies with multi-national operations. Not surprisingly, the Prague
Stock Exchange reflects the dynamic Central and Eastern European economy and attracts a lot of attention both domestically and internationally. |
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A Unique Market in Emerging Europe
Jul 02, 11:12 AM EDT |
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| When the East European markets are mentioned, investors usually think of Poland, Hungary, or Russia. But a brand new EU member, Bulgaria, offers interesting opportunities. After it privatized its economy in the last decade, the country enjoys booming telecom, tourism, and real estate industries. With liquidity fast improving, the Bulgarian Stock Exchange is now considering integration with a larger European bourse in an attempt to gain more visibility. |
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