The Grand Opening: What an IPO is?
An IPO is the process by which a private company offers it’s shares to the…
Tag: NCCPL
The National Clearing Company of Pakistan Limited (NCCPL) is the central counterparty and securities clearing company in Pakistan, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). Incorporated in 2001, NCCPL is responsible for clearing and settling all trades executed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX).
Getting Paid to Own: What Dividends Are?
A dividend is a portion of a company's profit paid out to its shareholders, usually…
The Samosa That Got Expensive: Understanding Inflation
Ever heard an elder say, “When I was young, this cost one rupee”? They aren’t…
The Biscuit Tin or the Mango Tree: Saving vs. Investing
Saving and investing sound like the same thing, but they do very different jobs. One…
Your Ticket to the Market: What a Stock Broker Does?
Want to buy shares? You can’t just walk into the stock exchange and shout out…
The Middleman You Can Trust: What NCCPL Does?
When you buy shares, you’re dealing with a total stranger. You’ll never meet them, and…
No More Shares Under the Mattress: What the CDC Does?
Not long ago, owning shares meant holding actual paper certificates, and hoping they didn't get…
The Umpire of the Money Game: Meet the SEC
Every game needs an umpire. Cricket has one. So does the stock market. The SEC…