The third issue of the "AHEAD" newsletter in 2015 includes an interview with the Indian ambassador to Switzerland. |
In the interview with "AHEAD", Her Excellency Smita Purushottam, Ambassador of India to Switzerland, talks about how companies from India can benefit from exposure to Switzerland. These benefits include Switzerland's innovative strength and global leadership position when it comes to competitiveness. The ambassador also talks about what she will be focusing on in her work in the next few years.
Private Equity: the growth investor
In another interview, Rahul Bhasin, Managing Partner at Baring Private Equity Partners India, reports on foreign investors' interest in India, the activities of private equity companies and raising capital internationally. Reasons for this interest include the know-how in particular industries such as pharmaceuticals and a higher level of visibility.
Newly published: Going Public Guide with focus on India
Another article looks at the second edition of the Going Public Guide. This guide is now also available in a version that contains articles specially targeted at Indian companies. For example, capital market experts explain the regulatory and tax aspects that Indian companies must pay attention to if they want to raise capital in Switzerland.
The manual from SIX Swiss Exchange is a practical guide for potential issuers that summarises all the key information about going public. This in-depth look at the Swiss financial centre with a special focus on IPOs is a joint creation with various companies and institutions.
Dynamic ETF Market
The latest edition of the AHEAD newsletter also looks at the ETF market on SIX Swiss Exchange, which has developed into one of the largest ETF markets in Europe over the last 15 years. The wide variety of ETFs benefits not only investors but also equity issuers, as they gain access to a dynamic and liquid financial market.
An ideal listing venue for international companies
SIX Swiss Exchange connects companies from around the world with an international investor base. It allows the listing of a broad range of securities, including shares, bonds and global depositary receipts (GDRs). The inclusion into the main (benchmark) indices leads to high liquidity and increases visibility among major Swiss and international investors.
A comprehensive overview and helpful information on all topics relevant to going public on SIX Swiss Exchange can be found in the corresponding Going Public Guide. Further information on SIX Swiss Exchange's range of services for issuers can be found on the SIX Swiss Exchange website.