And if the subsequent data remain broadly aligned with our current expectations for the economy, we would continue to reduce the pace of purchases in measured steps through the first half of next year, ending purchases around midyear (…) our policy is in no way predetermined and will depend on the incoming data and the evolution of the outlook as well as on the cumulative progress toward our objectives.”  Bank of England August 20139  The MPC intends not to raise Bank Rate from its current level of 0.5% at least until (…) the unemployment rate has fallen to a threshold of 7% (…)The MPC stands ready to undertake further asset purchases while the unemployment rate remains above 7% if it judges that additional monetary stimulus is warranted.
Successful junior markets have been established in the United Kingdom (London Stock Exchange Junior Market) and Canada (Toronto Stock Exchange Junior Market). In 2009, a junior market was launched in Jamaica. From all reports, it has been very successful. The main feature of a junior market is that it allows investors to place capital into listed SMEs.