Financial markets

Turkey's PMI manufacturing index posted 50.5 in January, down from 52.1 in December 2021 and the lowest in eight months, the survey data from Istanbul Chamber of Industry and IHS Markit have showed.

Any figure greater than 50 indicates overall improvement of the sector.

The number of Türk Telekom's subscribers rose to 51.4 million, while the company revised up its revenue, profit and investment forecasts for 2021, according to the company's third-quarter results announced on Nov. 3.

Türk Telekom, Turkey's prominent telecommunications company, has 14.1 million broadband customers as of the end of September, the statement said.

In the public debate on the social insurance in Greece, the fact that the insurance risk contained in an insurance system is equated with the investment risk of the financial markets and the capital markets raises questions and concerns.

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Turkey's seven largest banks have sufficient short-term foreign currency (FC) liquidity to service FC debt during the event of a brief market closure, Fitch Ratings said on Sept. 23 in a report. 

Do you use mobile banking? If so, congratulations - you are a minority. Only 1 in 8 Bulgarians has such a service on their phone or computer.

And if you use the Internet - which would make sense if you read this article - you do it from one of the worst connected areas in Europe.

Bled – The VZMD Slovenian association of small shareholders and Better Finance will organise an investment conference on Monday to discuss ways of encouraging small shareholders to invest more in the capital market. Around 100 representatives of decision-makers, regulators and shareholders are expected to attend.

Today there are numerous online trading sites where you can invest in stocks, bonds, and even virtual currencies. This makes trading an accessible option for many retail investors around the world, as you only need a stable internet connection and your mobile device to start trading.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, is investing RON 293.5 million (the equivalent of approximately $72 million) in RON-denominated senior non-preferred bonds placed by Raiffeisen Bank SA (RBRO), IFC said in a statement on Monday.

Turkey's Power Futures Market was launched on June 1 within the country's energy exchange, EXIST, to provide participants with the market stability and transparency.

Fatih Dönmez, Turkey's energy and natural resources minister, speaking at the opening ceremony said the market launch would contribute to the development of energy markets in the country.