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Mar 28, 2025 Julia Hoggett, CEO of the London Stock Exchange and former director at the Financial Conduct Authority, shares her insights into the challenges facing UK companies seeking to go public. She discusses the potential listing of fintech giants like Revolut and Monzo and argues that the UK market is undervalued compared to the US. Hoggett highlights the need for pension fund reforms and a more favorable regulatory environment to boost innovation. She also emphasizes the need for a mindset shift regarding entrepreneurship in the UK.
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Disenfranchised Retail Investors
- UK retail investors have been inadvertently disenfranchised by regulations intended to protect them.
- Overly strict regulations make accessing markets harder, pushing investors towards less regulated spaces like cryptocurrency.
Untapped UK potential
- The UK possesses the necessary elements for a thriving economy, including leading universities and a strong entrepreneurial spirit.
- However, the UK must improve how these elements interact to achieve optimal economic growth.
Modernized UK Listing Rules
- The UK's listing rules, unchanged since the 1980s, have been updated to match global standards, increasing flexibility for listed companies.
- These changes aim to attract a wider range of companies to list in London.