The main function of the stock market is to enable trade in the shares of public companies, which in turn reflect the performance of the companies whose shares are traded in the stock market. Stock markets are also a very important part of an economy or the economic system of a country. Today most economies around the world are judged by the performance of their stock markets. The stock markets serve a vital purpose in the growth and development of a company that wants to expand. Such companies
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the major US stock markets. That means the price of a security is a clear indication of its value at the time it is traded. Primary market- The primary market is the market for new securities issues. In the primary market the security is purchased directly from the issuer. Secondary market- A secondary market is where investors purchase securities or assets from other investors, rather than from issuing companies. The national exchanges - such as the New York Stock Exchange and the NASDAQ
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------------------------------------------------- About SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was established on 8th June, 1993 under the Securities and Exchange Commission Act, 1993. The Chairman and Members of the Commission are appointed by the government and have overall responsibility to formulate securities legislation and administer as well. The Commission is a statutory body and attached to the Ministry of Finance. Mission of the SEC is to: * Protect the interests of
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Finance: the study of how individuals, institutions, governments, and businesses acquire, spend, and manage money and other financial assets Financial Environment: encompasses the financial system, institutions or intermediaries, financial markets, business firms, individuals, and global interactions that contribute to an efficiently operating economy Financial Institutions: organizations or intermediaries that help the financial system operate efficiently and transfer funds from savers and investors
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e Finance Notes: Week 1 (Chapter 1) The Financial System Chapter Aims • Outline the functions of the Australian financial system • Identify the elements of the Australian financial system Overview of Financial Systems • A financial system facilitates financial transactions through the creation and transfer of financial assets • The key elements of the Australian financial system are □ Financial instruments □ Financial markets □ Financial institutions
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Financial markets and Institutions With the opening of global markets financial institutions have been playing a key role in globalizations. From securities, stocks, investments, financial institutions have opened markets. For instance in Europe, financial and governmental agencies have established a currency, electronic foreign Exchange trading. The World Trade Organization, (WTO) has established markets that are constantly debating ethical issues. World-wide tragedies make financial institutions
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private and public functions with an information barrier which separates the two to prevent information from crossing. The private areas of the bank deal with private insider information that may not be publicly disclosed, while the public areas such as stock analysis deal with public information. List of the bank: 1) CIMB Investment Bank Berhad 2) RHB Investment Bank Berhad 3) Alliance Investment Bank Berhad 4) Hong Leong Investment Bank Berhad 5) MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad
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2014 Volume 13, Number 1 The Monthly Barometer Of The Indian Stock Market Jayen B. Patel, Adelphi University, USA ABSTRACT The January Barometer or the Other January effect suggests that January returns can predict future performance of the stock market. In this study, it is examined if any particular calendar month return can effectively be used as a monthly barometer to accurately predict future direction of the Indian stock market. The results indicate none of the calendar month returns
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As of November 07, 2007 there were 637 companies which were listed on Karachi Stock Exchange with a total market capitalization of Rs. 4121 billion (66 billion $). This figure has registered an increase now and our Karachi Stock Market is approximately US$ 72 billion. Out of this financial sector constitutes 41% of the total market capitalization of Karachi Stock Exchange. However, the Insurance Sector is a small one and needs immediate attention for its growth, development and rapid expansion to
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16, 2013 - The 0.3 decline in stock price of ALI, from 30.7 to 30.4 was due to the news about the plan of the company to raise P6 Billion from the bond market to finance the expansion of Avida Land and Alveo Land, ALI’s subsidiaries, the bond will be issued by the two subsidiaries P 2 Billion each. The news was then immediately confirmed by ALI but added that the said bond issuance was still subject to approval of SEC. August 23, 2013 – The further decline in the stock price of the company was due
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