IPOs
LSEG boss challenges benefits of US listing
A slew of London-listed firms are looking for better returns overseas, but David Schwimmer says plenty flop
3 min read
Private markets and competition for IPOs mean no respite for AIM’s woes
London’s junior exchange is facing a double threat that Pisces won’t ward off
4 min read
Deutsche Börse boss: EU must ‘open floodgates’ for private capital
Stephan Leithner became the group’s sole CEO at the start of this year
2 min read
Cavendish chair and Octopus Ventures CEO join City capital markets taskforce
Lisa Gordon and Erin Platts join executives pushing for reform
2 min read
Firms prepare for Pisces but could it kill London public listings?
LSEG, Globacap and JP Jenkins are among those planning to join the UK’s Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System in May. But it could be so good, no firm will want to IPO any more
6 min read
Which companies could IPO in London in 2025?
Shein, Canopius and Shawbrook among biggest firms eyeing floats this year
6 min read
Small funds are a big problem if we are to revive London flotations
The asset managers that help most of the companies that list in the UK are struggling
5 min read
FCA targets private markets firms with in-person visits: ‘Policymakers must think hard about regulation’
Public markets are suffering an IPO drought as private markets replace them and firms delist. The FCA is increasing its scrutiny of the sector in response
6 min read
Wall Street’s IPO Engine Picked Up in 2024
Bankers hope that more companies will come to market next year
2 min read
Ashtead’s switch from London to New York no cause for alarm, says CMIT’s Austin
A series of companies have changed their listings from London to New York
5 min read
London market scores Canal+ IPO, but takes blow from fresh US listing shift
The UK market has struggled to recover from historic lows in listings activity
2 min read
City investors fret over Trump’s IPO pulling power
Catch up with this week’s top asset management stories
UK markets must go ‘risk on’ to meet growth goals
Landmark report from City grandees looks to boost investment in UK capital markets
Gloomy outlook for London IPOs clouds brighter picture for the City
A friendly new government and probable rate cuts are on the horizon but gloomsters still rule
Revolut favours US listing as UK government lines up talks
Treasury looks to woo Revolut away from New York and towards London as banking licence smooths path to IPO
Cboe global listings expansion plan stalls
More than a year after the exchange announced it would allow inter-listing between its venues, its programme has yet to take off
4 min read
London listing reforms are ‘incoherent’, says ShareAction boss
There is ‘minimal evidence’ that dual-class share structures and fatter pay cheques will jumpstart UK economic growth, the head of the pressure group tells FN
3 min read
Investment banks’ fintech teams get busy amid IPO and fundraising rebound
Your guide to the week’s biggest fintech stories
3 min read
City heavyweights warn chancellor of UK savings and investment ‘crisis’
A letter signed by eight City grandees calls on the new government to help mobilise domestic savings to revitalise the UK economy
2 min read
