Boost in Nicaraguan Stock Exchange

In July the operations of the Stock Exchange reported growth of 28% compared to same month in 2010.

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Estimates for the end of 2011 show a 24% increase, on the basis that between January and August transactions totaled more than $465 million.

Elnuevodiario.com.ni reported statements by Edgar Gutierrez, general manager of brokerage firm Invercasa, "The growth is partly due to excess liquidity in the economy, issues by the Central Bank of Nicaragua (BCN in Spanish), negotiations that have occurred in the secondary markets on Compensation Payment Bonds (BPI) and also more activity in repurchases. "

The statements made by the executive were given in an announcement of a bond program by the Agricultural Corporation SA, Agricorp of $15 million.

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Nicaragua: Stock Market Activity Drops 61%

September 2009

In August, after 6 months of consecutive increases, trading volume dropped 61% when compared to the previous month.

Emiliano Maranhao, CEO of stock brokerage Invercasa, reported this as a normal cyclical situation, which happens this time of the year.

"According to the head of Invercasa, the drop is related to high trading volume in the first six months of the year, which triggered a reduction in yields, causing a slowdown in investment starting August", reported Elnuevodiario.com.ni.

FICENSA Bank Offers $35 million in bonds

June 2011

The Honduran bank has made a public offer of corporate bonds worth $35 million.

Journalist for El Heraldo, Wendy Mejia interviewed Roque Rivera, president of the bank about the release of corporate bonds on the Central American Stock Exchange.

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Panama: Stock Market Growing Strongly

July 2011

The volume traded in the first half grew by 51% compared to the same period in 2010.

Registration of new shares, government involvement and a rise in the price of most of the registered shares has characterized the Panamanian stock market so far this year.

The primary market was the one that recorded the largest movement, led by the government, whose program of Treasury bills and notes resulted in a trading volume of more than $550 million.

Investment Options in Guatemala

November 2011

At a time of increasing volatility in the international market, it may be a good option to look at the local market.

Preferred stock, debt bonds and repurchases are just some of the investment alternatives offered by the Guatemalan stock market which, despite its limited development, has shown significant growth in recent years.

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