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Over the past five years, investors have quadrupled their holdings in emerging markets securities. Examining shareholders of 1,500 companies in 31 emerging markets, with a market capitalization of more than $300 million, Citigroup found that in 2006, foreign investors held a median of 20% of the shares available, up from 5% in 2001.
And these foreign investors are expressing their interest in better transparency, disclosure and shareholder rights.
“In a relatively short period of time, we have seen foreign investors become an important force,” said Carsten Stendevad, a managing director with Citigroup and author of the report.
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