Building Trust, Fueling Growth: The Cornerstone Role of Capital Market Governance in Bangladesh

Khanam, Rifat Binte and Rabeya, Jannatul Ferdous and Hasan, Amena (2024): Building Trust, Fueling Growth: The Cornerstone Role of Capital Market Governance in Bangladesh. Forthcoming in: Portfolio , Vol. 2, No. 36 (30 July 2024): pp. 1-17.

Abstract

This paper argues that strong capital market governance is essential for Bangladesh's economic growth by fostering trust, transparency, and investor confidence. It outlines key elements like clear disclosure, fair market conduct, and investor protection. While Bangladesh has made progress with stricter regulations and investor education, areas like corporate governance and legal efficiency require attention. The paper proposes a framework to analyze governance and emphasizes benchmarking against international best practices. It concludes by highlighting positive steps by regulators and the need for further research to create a robust and sustainable capital market for Bangladesh.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Bangladesh; Capital Market Governance; Investor Confidence; Economic Growth; Regulatory Framework
• Subjects: G - Financial Economics > G1 - General Financial Markets > G11 - Portfolio Choice ; Investment Decisions; G - Financial Economics > G1 - General Financial Markets > G17 - Financial Forecasting and Simulation; G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance; G - Financial Economics > G3 - Corporate Finance and Governance > G38 - Government Policy and Regulation

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