... Hangzhou), although the overall legal environment in China is complicated by government control and localization requirements. In addition to taxes, legal protection for innovations is crucial—strong judicial systems, intellectual property protection, and transparent business regulations. In leading countries (the U.S., Western Europe, Singapore, Israel), there is relatively high predictability of legislation and investor rights protection, which reduces risks for unicorn companies. In countries with less developed ...

... founder of Open Oil Market (OOM) , a platform for wholesale trading of oil products and resources, I deeply understand the importance of a strategic approach to securing energy resources in a shifting global landscape. At OOM, our mission is to provide businesses with direct access to suppliers, increasing market transparency and resilience. The European experience underscores the importance of building strategic reserves and effective resource management, and we at OOM are committed to ensuring our partners have access to reliable and affordable energy resources ...

... regulate supply and demand in the Russian market, but also to control exchange quotations of currencies, which increases market transparency and protection from external pressure. In addition, the purchase of SPBV will give the Central Bank: Tools for controlling ... ... as the founder of the Open Oil Market project As the founder of the Open Oil Market, I see several key advantages for Russian business in this decision of the Central Bank. With the emergence of a new currency platform, domestic companies and entrepreneurs ...

... anticipated premium associated with public status and may force them to hold onto their stake in a private company. Evaluation and information asymmetry. Private companies are not required to disclose the same information as public issuers. Limited transparency makes accurate business valuation difficult. Investors will have to rely on the company’s internal data and their analytical conclusions, increasing the risk of mispricing. Macroeconomic and regulatory risks. The state of the economy and the overall condition of the ...

... sudden market interest in new issuers. Access to promising companies. An IPO allows investors to acquire a stake in a company during its formative years. Investors get the opportunity to participate in the development of an interesting or innovative business from the very beginning of its entry into the public market. Increased liquidity and transparency. Following an IPO, shares of the company are traded on the exchange, which simplifies the buying and selling of securities. Issuers are required to disclose financial statements and development plans, providing investors with more information ...