Rynki alternatywne w strefie euro i Unii Europejskiej a NewConnect – analiza porównawcza

Abstract

The main objective of this article is to present the alternative markets in Europe. The special attention is put to AIM in London and Alternext in Eurozone as a leaders. Poland has also created a market financing the growth of young companies with a large growth potential, organized and operated by the Warsaw Stock Exchange. This three markets – AIM, Alternext and NewConnect, were described from the date of starting till now, taking into account the evolution, regulations and future perspectives. Alternative markets are very popular in Europe but the biggest and strongest in European Union is the British AIM. Alternext, the main competitor of AIM, is the Eurozone leader with international ambitions. Polish NewConnect is developing market, but the number of issuers is still rising and market has a potential to growth.