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Will a major revision of listing rules in the UK work?
Jul 18, 2024
Financial expert Katie Martin and UK business correspondent Michael O’Dwyer discuss the new UK listing rules meant to attract innovative companies. They debate if the rules will boost London's status as a listing hub. Topics include challenges facing the London Stock Exchange, impacts of the rule revisions, and financial success of professional services firms.
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- Rule revisions aim to attract new listings in the UK by empowering directors and relaxing restrictions on share structures.
- Challenges faced by the London Stock Exchange include competition from US markets and concerns about diluting governance standards.
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London Stock Exchange Struggles to Retain Listings
London Stock Exchange faces challenges as companies like Floatier and CRH shift primary listings to New York for higher valuations and liquidity, causing concerns over attracting major listings. Compared to the US markets, European venues and London have not been as successful in attracting high-profile tech companies and investments, resulting in initiatives to enhance listing attractiveness.
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