Philippine Bourse Sees $2.4 Billion IPO in First Half: CEO

Philippine Bourse Sees $2.4 Billion IPO in First Half: CEO

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The video discusses the trends in the Philippine market, highlighting the increase in local investor activity despite net foreign selling. It covers the outlook for IPOs, changes in listing rules, and the introduction of new sector indices. The video also addresses the issue of trading unissued shares by Abra Mining and the plans for short selling. Additionally, it explores the potential for SPACs in the Philippine market and the regulatory differences with backdoor listings.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the net foreign selling amount in the Philippine market as of last Friday?

240 million

7.3 billion

2.6 billion

804 million

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What change has been made to the SME listing rules?

Increase in listing fees

Removal of the profit track record requirement

Introduction of a profit track record requirement

Mandatory quarterly reports

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main concern regarding retail investors in the Philippine market?

Lack of interest in IPOs

High transaction fees

Speculation and inadequate disclosures

Limited access to foreign markets

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue is being investigated in the case of Abra Mining?

Insider trading

Trading in unissued shares

Market manipulation

Delayed financial reporting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What potential solution is being considered for Abra Mining if the current management cannot resolve the issue?

Merging with another company

Issuing new shares

Delisting the company

Finding a 'white knight' to take over

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which new index is planned to be launched by the third quarter of 2021?

ESG index

Technology index

Mid cap index

High dividend yield index

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main regulatory difference between backdoor listings and SPACs?

Backdoor listings involve existing companies

SPACs are not allowed in the Philippine market

Backdoor listings have stricter disclosure requirements

SPACs require a known merger target