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Introduction
A capital market is a market for securities (debt or equity), where business enterprises (companies) and governments can raise long-term funds. It is defined as a market in which money is provided for periods longer than a year, as the raising of short-term funds takes place on other markets (e.g., the money market). The capital market includes the stock market (equity securities) and the bond market (debt). Financial regulators, such as the Bangladesh Financial Services Authority or the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), oversee the capital markets in their designated jurisdictions to ensure that investors are protected against fraud, among other duties.
Capital markets may be classified as primary markets and secondary markets. In primary markets, new stock or bond issues are sold to investors via a mechanism known as underwriting. In the secondary markets, existing securities are sold and bought among investors or traders, usually on a securities exchange, over-the-counter, or elsewhere.
The Capital market, an important ingredient of the financial system, plays a significant role in the economy of the country.
The capital market is the market for securities, where companies and governments can raise long term funds. The capital market includes the stock market and the bond market. Capital markets promote and keep capitalism alive. The markets are a critical piece to may country’s economies and the bigger the markets the more potential for economic growth. It allows for consumers and businesses to have a share in the nation’s wealth. The availability of several ways to raise money needed is attractive because they can continue to strike into new sources of money over time. The goal of the markets is to increase investor confidence by more active participation. The markets require a free flow of information to run smoothly and efficiently and the internet can be used for
References: • The Financial Express, Thursday, December 20, 2007 Websites: