Money Box Money Box Live: At the London Stock Exchange
Nov 5, 2025
Join Louise Claro, an independent financial adviser, Philippa Hann, a former lawyer turned CEO, and Julia Sage-Bell, a senior policy advisor at PIMFA, as they dive into the world of investing from the London Stock Exchange. They discuss the barriers to investing, especially for women, and emphasize the importance of starting early with proper savings. The guests also explore risks, accessible investment options like ISAs, and the significance of professional advice. Plus, they highlight the Leeds reforms aimed at empowering investors!
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What A Stock Exchange Actually Is
- A stock exchange is a venue that brings companies needing capital together with investors who have capital to invest.
- It displays live prices and indices like the FTSE 100 which act as a gauge and a way to access baskets of companies.
Indices Are Investable Baskets
- An index is a basket of companies used both as an economic gauge and as an investable universe.
- The FTSE 100 contains the largest 100 UK companies and can be used by fund managers to access those firms.
Market Opening Rituals With Confetti
- New companies opening on the exchange press a button at 8am and often celebrate with confetti on the trading floor.
- Founders or global teams attend these ceremonies for publicity and symbolic market entry.