Texas
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‘The word ‘Texas’ means friend, and all are welcome!’ Barrow Hanley on its long-term value focus
Patricia Barron and Mark Giambrone talk about Texas, when IR-only meetings work and how often the investment management firm likes to meet before it buys in As companies eye Texas – and Dallas in particular – as a roadshow destination, the Lone Star State has been pushing forward its business-friendly appeal with the new Texas Stock Exchange poised to begin trading next year, listings already in place on NYSE Texas and new legislation. Patricia Barron, executive director, chief operating officer and head of risk at Barrow Hanley, and Mark Giambrone, the investment management firm’s executive director, head of US equities…
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Welcome to Y’all Street: What IROs can learn from the rise of Texas’s stock exchanges
From corporate-friendly legislation to the new Texas Stock Exchange, which is waiting approval to begin trading, to NYSE’s decision to launch NYSE Texas this year, the Lone Star state is gearing up to become a new financial hub in the US.
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The Texas takeover: Dallas rising the roadshow ranks as ‘Y’all Street’ grows its appeal
‘Texas is the new financial services capital of America,’ declared Governor Greg Abbott last week as he announced moves by yet another major bank into the state. Scotiabank is set to create a major regional office out of Dallas, in a move that will open up over 1,000 jobs and more than $60 mn in investment. It joins other financial services bigwigs from Goldman Sachs to Nasdaq and NYSE making moves to mark their Texas territory.
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Cutting red tape: Texas legislature passes pro-business reforms
Texas is positioning itself as a serious challenger to Delaware for corporate incorporations with two landmark corporate law reforms. Effective September 1, 2025, Senate Bills SB 29 and SB 1057 introduce sweeping changes aimed at enhancing legal predictability, reducing litigation risks, and curbing shareholder activism. These changes are set to make Texas a more attractive, management-friendly jurisdiction for companies.
