Tag: Investors

Share certificates: ICMR wants speedy adoption of dematerialisation

The Institute of Capital Market Registrars has called on stakeholders to ensure quick adoption of dematerialisation in the market. The institute also urged shareholders and investors in the capital market to embrace the process, adding that it would help to boost activities in the capital market. Dematerialisation refers to the […]

Nigeria, Dubai, Iceland: All Better Bets Than US

Investors who have done well buying U.S. stocks this year could be doing even better with Nigeria. The Nigerian market, in fact, has outperformed American equities by a large margin, up more than 20 percent this year versus the U.S. gain of a still-respectable 6 percent. Ditto for Dubai, Iceland, […]

Big Banks to Get a Boost With Stress Tests in 2013

Investors may see a big boost for the largest U.S. banks’ shares after the conclusion of so-called stress tests next month. The Federal Reserve will announce the results of the annual stress tests on March 7. The regulator will publish the Comprehensive Analysis and Review (CCAR) on March 14. The […]