The Philippines’ well-capitalised banks enjoyed strong profit growth in 2011, and excess liquidity is the main worry at this point. Much-hyped PPP projects could be a fillip for the sector, providing an avenue for lending. A number of factors point to consolidation in the sector, include the labour intensiveness of Philippines banking, rising capital requirements, and merger incentives from the...
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Articles & Analysis | Tavan Tolgoi: Mining from The Report: Mongolia 2012
THE COMPANY: Not to be confused with Erdenes Tavan Tolgoi, Tavan Tolgoi Joint-Stock Company (TT JSC, also known by the nickname “Little Tavan Tolgoi”) is still one of the largest coal mining companies in Mongolia. Its name means “five hills,” in reference to the area’s unique topographical features. It is...
Articles & Analysis | Step by step: The exchange is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years from The Report: Mongolia 2012
In recent years the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE) has experienced solid growth, fuelled by capital inflows and foreign investment, in line with emerging economy bourses around the world. At the same time the market is constrained a by shortage of information and low liquidity. Like other frontier economies, Mongolia is in the midst of a long-term...
Articles & Analysis | Sharyn Gol: Mining from The Report: Mongolia 2012
THE COMPANY: Originally a state company, Sharyn Gol was partially privatised and listed on the Mongolian Stock Exchange in 1995.
Articles & Analysis | The health of wealth: Despite setbacks, the sector looks set to enjoy a steady trajectory from The Report: Mongolia 2012
In the two decades since Mongolia’s economy shifted to capitalism, it has endured several boom-bust cycles in its financial sector, as banking services professionals adjusted to their new paradigm and began learning the basics of risk management. Assets grew at a rapid pace nonetheless, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of almost 32% from...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Xavier Rolet, CEO, London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) from The Report: Mongolia 2012
What are you trying to achieve with your partnership with the Mongolian Stock Exchange (MSE)?