OTC Markets: Interview with Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services

Progressive's Gareth Evans recently sat down with Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President, Corporate Services at OTC Markets. The two discuss how the business operates and the opportunities that the OTC offers for companies and investors. 00:00 Opener 00:31 What are OTC Markets, and how do they operate? 02:58 Are there any additional regulatory overheads? 04:50 Is the ability to offer easier-to-manage shares for US employees a motivator for listing? 07:13 How much of the growth in volume trading comes from new companies listing, and how much comes from trading of existing stocks? 08:59 Do you think we'll ever reach overnight trading? 11:37 I see you run a $1billon + index, could you talk about why companies of that scale are interested in having an OTC listing? 13:25 What are the costs of listing on the OTC? 16:51 Closing comments OTC Markets offers the ability for UK-listed companies to list and trade their shares in the USA.  The regulatory structure is almost unbelievably flexible, relying on the UK stock market regulations with little to no additional requirement.  The opportunity for additional liquidity and investor interest is significant, and a number of companies - large and small - are looking to the OTC to help them find a new pool of investors.