In 1602, the Dutch East India Company became the first company to publish its profits and democratize the economy by allowing any resident of the United Provinces to buy shares, participating in the secondary market on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.
This marked a milestone in economic and financial history, promoting the issuance of shares as a means of financing for companies, encouraging public participation in the stock market. Since then, it has been recognized that promoting investment in securities can contribute to economic growth.
In Mexico, important decisions have been made to strengthen its stock market, allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to list on the Mexican Stock Exchange and the Institutional Stock Exchange. These measures are part of a broader industrial development strategy outlined in the Mexico Plan.
This step was necessary, as despite Mexico's position among the 15 largest economies globally, the potential of the local stock market had not been fully developed. The issuance of the Securities Market and Investment Companies Law in 2023 was a significant advancement in this regard.
The new rules, published by the National Banking and Securities Commission, establish a legal and economic framework to facilitate the participation of institutional and simplified investors in securities issued by so-called "simplified issuers." Although risks still exist, these measures are expected to boost the country's economic development.
