The latest data from the World Federation of Exchanges confirms a troubling reality: the number of initial public offerings (IPOs) globally has fallen to its lowest level in five years. This is especially stark in the EMEA and APAC regions, even as the Americas - and notably the United States - continue to demonstrate the vitality and power of public markets, as long as they are effectively supported and embraced.
To policymakers, regulators, market participants, and the global investment community,
Public markets are at a critical juncture.
