The equity markets have experienced a year of volatility, with significant increases in volume in emerging markets and declines in developed regions. However, participants expect some return to normality and stability in 2011.
Emerging Markets Equity Boom
IPOs set to maintain positive momentum
January 31, 2011Last year was unpredictable for the IPO markets. While some deals performed badly, a lot of IPOs did well and most investors made money. Risks will remain in 2011, particularly in Europe, but emerging markets are seeing a growing share of volumes and prospects are good.
Investors warm to Western bank equity
January 31, 2011Healthy FIG issuance last year could be bolstered in 2011 as investors, who have underweighted many developed-world banking stocks in the past two years, find improving conditions tempt them back to market.
Will investors acquire a taste for Cocos?
January 31, 2011The CoCo is a new financial instrument enabling banks to raise capital – and convert it into equity during future crises. Joanne Hart finds out its potential to be one of the most significant financial products, however, relies upon the right support and investor appetite.