What is the use of a stock market – in Guyana when so many people have so little money?
The total volume of savings in Guyana is quite high, but it is held mainly in cash or short term bonds. If it could be mobilised to help finance the growth of the economy through purchase of new shares issued by companies, savers would have a better return on their savings and the economy would grow. There is, in fact, a shortage of stocks and shares in which to invest. If there were more stocks available and a reliable market savings should increase and funds should be attracted from overseas.
