Chapter 6 - The Market Place Flashcards
1
Q
What is one benefit of selling shares publicly rather than privately?
A
It is much easier for someone to sell their shares if they want out on a public platform like LSE Stock Exchange.
2
Q
What are the 3 most prestigious stock exchanges in the world?
A
LSE, New York and Tokyo.
3
Q
When did “Big Bang” occur and what does it mean?
A
Big Bang was the deregulation of the market and took place in 1986. Deregulation consisted of not charging investors minimum rates of commission.
4
Q
What are the UK trading hours?
A
7am - 4:30pm
