Turkey’s stock exchange, the Borsa Istanbul (BIST), had a bumper year in 2014. It was ranked as the fifth most profitable exchange globally, with the BIST 100 index rising by 26% and closing at a record year-end high. While the early months of 2015 were more muted for the BIST, the appeal of the exchange and many of its listed stocks to investors is still strong.
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Vahdettin Ertafl, Chairman, Capital Markets Board (CMB): Interview from The Report: Turkey 2015
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This chapter contains useful information for visitors to Turkey, including visa requirements, listings of recommended hotel, and contact information for foreign missions, travel agencies, hospitals and other important institutions. It also contains features pieces exploring the history of Istanbul’s famed Maiden’s Tower and the Aegean island getaway of Bozcaada.
Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Turkey 2015
Turkey’s stock exchange, Borsa Istanbul (BIST), had a bumper year in 2014. It was the fifth-best-performing exchange globally, with the BIST 100 index rising by 26% and closing at a record year-end high. While the early months of 2015 were more muted, the appeal of the exchange and many of its listed stocks to investors is still strong. Turkey’s equity and bond markets felt the impact of...
Throughout 2014 Turkey had to shoulder its fair share of international financial turbulence, especially in terms of currency volatility. However, despite investor concerns, the country has largely retained its appeal and long-term growth potential, provided appropriate structural reforms are enacted. The past decade has seen the economy thrive. A young and growing population and a...