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Exploring the most traded equities on Equiduct last month. Retail investors were unusually active in July despite the heat outside. Spanish investors in particular were busy, with Spanish stocks taking four of the top ten places, and there was a mix of active sectors including banking, industry, automotive and luxury goods. Stay informed about the ebb and flow of retail trading across Europe with Equiduct's unique market data offerings! #EquityMarketMovers #InvestmentInsights #MarketTrends

An interesting interview with ComCom Chair John Small. Its good that the difference between NZ's competition laws and those of many other jurisdictions is highlighted: "Unlike the United States, it is not illegal to be a monopoly in New Zealand, nor to charge high prices. However, it is illegal to exert anti-competitiveness such as doing something to deny a new player access, or collude with competitors." That, and the extreme accessibility of Kiwi politicians to the heads of very large businesses, probably explain why our economy is being crippled by an extraordinarily large number of essential services experiencing market failure - think banking, retail grocery, fuel and building supplies. We need the ComCom like never before! https://lnkd.in/dhFgxuCZ #SuzanneChetwin #commerceCommission #deborahHart #gilbertPeterson #MavisMullins #TexEdwards #LisaAsher #KentDuston #JohnSmall

"[T]he rise of informal traders." When I speak of informal sector traders & workers to western investors and individuals in the global north, they oftentimes picture someone selling tomatoes on the side of the street barely making USD10 a day. When in fact (in this case) informal sector traders are individuals who own & run a series of cash generating retail stores across the country selling bulk products at competitive prices to smaller players in the market for resale. These stores generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash per annum. The folks who operate these type of enterprises are usually college educated, capable, calculating individuals with their fingers on the pulse of the regional economy. "According to Crowe, there is “competition from the informal sector which is not subject to similar regulatory compliance. The informal sector traders generally do not comply with the payment of tax in comparison with established businesses..." The decision to be informal is very deliberate & tactical. "Formalize when you absolutely have to!" is the mantra of the day for many entrepreneurs on the continent. There is simply no incentive, formalization attracts more scrutiny, higher tax implications, introduces bottlenecks and inefficiencies to an otherwise seamless and smooth informal process. Whilst African governments attempt to formalize the informal, at Tigere Housing Company we are taking the time to understand the sector starting with a basic human right, housing. https://lnkd.in/g3sAMZkV

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It could be described as an innovative banking practice, Micro Connect’s method involves using real-time data from small businesses to create financial instruments, offering an alternative financing solution beyond traditional banking methods. Through the strategic use of technology and data analytics, Micro Connect aims to tackle the difficulties small businesses encounter in securing loans from conventional banks. However, the innovative nature of these practices also exposes the company to new risks and regulatory considerations.

Fascinating insights into Micro Connect´s business model, but with echoes of sub-prime lending and Greensill´s supply chain financing it will be an interesting to watch. Perhaps the twist is the goldmine of economic data they are collecting, maybe eventually monetising makes it a very interesting concept

Like green and gold, .au is a simple, credible online signifier of a connection to Australia 💛💚🙋♂️. Why is it an asset? Three out of five Australian consumers choose .au when shopping online to support local businesses. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/dqi3XhMQ

Loadshedding, shrinking profit margins and slimmer wallets abound. The world of business is feeling the pinch in its pocket, just as everyday citizens are. This article outlines the significant effects of our current economic conditions and how they affect business' bottom lines, operations, and beyond. All is not lost, however, as analysts predict more stable market conditions later in the year. #Business #SouthAfrica #Economy