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Global Equity Issuance Soars 20% in 2024, US Leads

4/5/2025

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Global equity issuance in 2024 reached $741 billion, marking a 20% increase from 2023 due to easing inflation and interest rates.
The US led with $366.7 billion in issuance, with India emerging as the second-largest market.
J.P. Morgan topped investment banks, raising $385 million for Nigerian banks and facilitating major IPOs.
Saudi Arabia's M&A activity rose 17.4% in 2024, supporting Vision 2030's economic diversification goals.
CalBank in Ghana appointed Daniel Sackey as chairman to drive sustainable growth and digital transformation.

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Global equity issuance in 2024 reached $741 billion, marking a 20% increase from 2023 due to easing inflation and interest rates.
The US led with $366.7 billion in issuance, with India emerging as the second-largest market.
J.P. Morgan topped investment banks, raising $385 million for Nigerian banks and facilitating major IPOs.
Saudi Arabia's M&A activity rose 17.4% in 2024, supporting Vision 2030's economic diversification goals.
CalBank in Ghana appointed Daniel Sackey as chairman to drive sustainable growth and digital transformation.