Demutualisation and the evolution of stock exchanges

Thursday, May 17, 2018

Stock Exchanges are vital enablers of economies in that they facilitate the transfer of capital from economic agents with surplus capital to those with a deficit in order to create economic activity.

In other words, stock exchanges provide a platform on which Governments and Corporates can issue securities in exchange for capital (from investors seeking returns) as well as serve as a market on which these issued securities can be traded.

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