The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) entered 2014 with renewed momentum on the back of the higher trading values and volumes of the previous year. With the ASE Index more buoyant than at any time since 2011, there is a sense that interest in the exchange as a source of capital and destination for investment is returning. However, with intense competition from regional...
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Articles & Analysis | Maintaining healthy and steady growth, the exchange is set to face any challenges from The Report: Jordan 2014
Articles & Analysis | New partners: There is an improved strategy in place aimed at attracting more foreign investment from The Report: Jordan 2014
The argument for Jordan as an investment destination is certainly a compelling one. The nation occupies a strategic position near the convergence of Europe, Asia and Africa, and, despite its politically turbulent neighbours, it is a relatively stable monarchy supported by a democratically elected parliament. The government has established an open economy, adopted a...
Articles & Analysis | Al Eqbal Investment Company: Tobacco and cigarettes from The Report: Jordan 2014
Al Eqbal Investment Company, formerly known as the International Tobacco and Cigarettes Company (ITCC), was established in 1992 as a public shareholding company focusing on the production and distribution of tobacco products. In 1998 ITCC signed an agreement with Phillip Morris International to locally produce and market L&M cigarettes and...
A strong performance from the non-hydrocarbons sector of Trinidad and Tobago’s economy has put it on course for steady growth in 2014 and beyond, despite concerns over international oil prices and the prospect of a general election next year.
The growth of Jordan’s insurance industry reflects the maturation of the nation’s economy since independence in 1946. While the industry showed resilience during the global economic crisis, posting a rise in gross written premiums (GWPs) from 2008-09, competition within the sector is high. With 27 companies currently operating, achieving sustained profitability is a challenge for many of the...
Chapter | Capital Markets from The Report: Jordan 2014
After the turbulence of recent years, indicators are positive for Jordan’s capital markets. The Amman Stock Exchange (ASE) Free Float Index showed a 5% year-on-year increase in 2013, while the value of traded shares reached JD3bn ($4.2bn) in 2013, up from JD2bn ($2.82bn) in 2012. The ASE, with its total of 237 listed companies, reflects the diversity of Jordan’s economy. The recent...