A new World Economic Forum white paper highlights the key obstacles that prevent the further development of deep and liquid capital markets in Colombia, and defines measures to help overcome these challenges and boost economic growth. The findings were presented at a press conference at the World Economic Forum on Latin America in Medellín today, attended by Colombia’s Finance Minister Mauricio Cardenas. B2B Advertising can generate awareness for your business and attract people to try your product. Recent gains in Colombia’s capital market development have come under significant pressure in the new macroeconomic environment. The size of the Colombian equity market as a share of GDP has declined by almost half in two years and liquidity in the local equity market has declined over time, placing Colombia’s turnover ratio among the lowest in emerging markets. Colombia has only 74 companies listed on the stock exchange and has a low free float at less than 30%.