Resetting expectations -
It was clear in the opening months of 2022 that the winds had changed for the global IPO market as compared to the prior year, a rocky path that continued throughout the year and into the first...more
4/28/2023
/ Asia Pacific ,
Capital Markets ,
Economic Growth ,
EMEA ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
EU ,
Global Market ,
Initial Public Offering (IPO) ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
Stock Markets ,
Technology Sector ,
UK
FCA publishes discussion paper on replacing current premium and standard listing segments with new single listing segment and sponsor regime reforms-
On 26 May 2022, the FCA published a discussion paper (DP22/2) seeking...more
5/27/2022
/ Capital Markets ,
Eligibility ,
Equity Markets ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Services Industry ,
FTSE ,
Investment ,
Investors ,
Shareholders ,
Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) ,
UK
While IPO activity was robust throughout Europe, the Nordic region stood out -
It was a blockbuster year for IPOs of European firms, following the global trend. In total, 476 European firms listed last year, excluding...more
ESMA has issued guidance on what should be included in EU prospectuses issued by special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). ...more
The FCA has today published a consultation paper proposing changes to the Listing Rules applicable to Special Purpose Acquisition Vehicles (SPACs).
The FCA's main proposal is to remove the existing presumption in the...more
Although most SPAC activity is concentrated in the US, the boom in listings spells opportunities for European firms -
Amid the ups and downs in financial markets in 2020, the boom in activity in the special purpose...more
Lord Hill today published his recommendations following the UK Listings Review Call for Evidence in November 2020.
The recommendations cover the Listing Rules applicable to Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs),...more
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SPACs (special purpose acquisition or "blank cheque" companies) have recently regained prominence in the US, with H1 2020 seeing record-breaking levels of activity, both in terms of value (Bill Ackman's $4bn...more