CAPITAL CATALYSTS: ASIA’S POWER EXCHANGES

The discussion revolves around the global capital markets, with a focus on the Saudi Exchange and the Japanese market. Mohammed highlights the growth of regional anchors and the increasing interest from Asian investors in the Saudi market. Hiromi explains the transformation of the Japanese market, driven by factors like overcoming deflation and corporate governance reforms. Both exchanges are experiencing vibrant IPO markets and are working to attract foreign companies and investors. They emphasize the importance of corporate governance and transparency in building investor confidence. The Saudi Exchange is focused on becoming a global IPO center and enhancing its debt and derivatives markets. Japan aims to be a hub for Asian companies and strengthen its cooperative relationships with other exchanges. Both speakers discuss their respective exchange's efforts to enhance liquidity and attract foreign investment. The importance of building pathways for cross-border listings is highlighted.