In 2018, the volume traded in the Panamanian Stock Exchange totaled $6.100 million, 15% more than the data reported in 2017, mainly because of the behavior of the primary market.
The increase in the volume traded in 2018 represents a recovery in the stock market, since in 2017 the stock market activity of the Panama Stock Exchange (BVP) reported a 28% decrease compared to 2016.
The Panamanian Stock Exchange announced the implementation of its new electronic trading system, which operates with Nasdaq Matching Engine technology.
Directors of the institution informed that one of the main objectives of the transformation to its trading system is to position the Panama Stock Exchange (BVP) as the regional hub of the capital market.
In Panama, the liquidation has been ordered of Blue Numbers Securities Inc., because it shows "lack of supervision and management, and a board of directors that is not very involved."
The Superintendency of Securities ordered the forced liquidation of the securities company Blue Numbers Securities Inc. and appointed Rafael Moscarella Valladares as liquidator.
Using a web platform with key information from all of the markets in the region and the Dominican Republic, Central American stock exchanges propose reviving the plan to create a truly integrated regional market.
Once again authorities at stock exchanges in Central American countries and the Dominican Republic have put back on the table the plan to integrate the stock markets in each each country into a single regional one.
Four months after the operations of the two markets were integrated, five brokerage firms are already carrying out transactions and four other are waiting for their operating permit to be processed.
The attractiveness of the Panamanian stock market for both investors and companies raising money explains the great interest that the brokerage firms in El Salvador have shown in being part of the platform that allows them to operate remotely in the Panamanian market.
Panamanian stock market officials are evaluating increased controls on securities houses operating in the country, through the figure of corporate governance.
The Superintendency of Securities in Panama is analyzing the possibility of demanding that the stock brokers fulfill norms of corporate governance, as banks and insurers already do.
The Superintendency of the Securities Market will start asking for a risk rating in all applications for registration of securities.
From a statement issued by the Superintendence of the Securities Market:
May 10, 2017. - The Superintendence of the Securities Market (SMV) will require a risk rating as part of the documents that must be included in any application for registration of securities, in accordance with the provisions of Agreement 3-2017 of April 5, 2017, "Amending Agreement 2-2010 of April 16, 2010 on the Procedure for the Submission of Applications for Securities Registration and for Termination of Registration to the SMV and other provisions" published in the Official Newspaper La Gaceta No. 28259-A of April 17, 2017.
Over $7,3 billion was traded on the Panamanian stock market over the past year, 40% more than the $5.246 billion traded in 2015.
In 2016 negotiations on the primary market went up by 15.7% compared to the previous year, settling at $3.934 billion, above the $3.401 million in 2015.Transactions in the secondary market grew by 44%, going from $1.51248 billion to $2.18289 billion.
Issuances registered between January and September 2016 exceed 60% of the total issuances registered throughout 2015, and projections are that the year will close with $7 billion traded in the local market.
The scandal generated from the leaked information about the firm Mossack Fonseca, "Panama Papers", and the questions about the lack of financial transparency that arose afterwards, do not seem to have affected the attractiveness of the stock market for providing finance to companies through the issuance of securities.
Between January and June registrations of securities issues amounted to $4.2 billion, up from the $2.944 billion recorded in 2015.
If the number of new issues registered with the Panamanian Stock Exchange continues to grow as it did in the first half of the year, the figure at the end of 2016 will be the highest in historical terms, surpassing the record of 2013, when $3.579 billion was recorded.
Companies registered with the Superintendency of Securities and Exchange in Panama will have to comply with standards of good corporate governance.
The Superintendency of Securities (SMV) of Panama announced the topics that it has been working on with the Institute of Corporate Governance Panama (IGCP), to prepare companies selling products on the stock market to comply with the upcoming implementation of the Good Corporate Government, reported Critica.com.pa.
During the year 28 new issues were registered, worth $1,868, which is an increase of 8.6% compared to 2014.
Panama Stock Exchange Annual Summary :
During that year, the corporate sector continued to have a leading role in this market, with 72.3% of total volume traded, which closed with an amount of US $5,246.9 million, a volume which in turn maintained almost the same level as in 2014 (US $5,256.2 million).
Analysis of the current state of the Panamanian capital market, including the confidence threatened by various financial setbacks, and the opportunities to make the much needed structural changes.
Martesfinanciero.com reviews three episodes which have shocked the Panamanian financial market in recent weeks: "These events have shaken the financial system and put market players on alert.
The effects of the bankruptcy of RG Hotels go beyond the losses faced by investors, with defects in the most dynamic stock market in Central America being identified.
The extent of the Superintendency of Securities responsibility for the negative effects of the bankruptcy of RG Hotels is one of the issues being raised by the lawyers defending foreigners who invested in the bankrupt company.