UK listings framework continues to dampen IPO appeal

Lack of capital pool

Cristian Angeloni
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The London Stock Exchange is at a disadvantage to its competitors as it tries to market itself and the UK as an attractive bourse for companies to list with, but will remain a player despite experts arguing the “scales are tipped against it".

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