With expected reduced stock market volatility, supportive new economic policies, and better economic prospects, IPO activities in the latter half of 2013 is set to improve.
The financial regulatory landscape has changed in a fundamental and lasting way at a time when banks are facing challenges from the difficult economic and financial environment.
The fundamental demand outlook for the mining and metals sector is strong coming into 2013, but cost competitiveness and project execution remain the focus for global mining and metals companies.
