Following the recent publication of the new UK Listing Rules (UKLRs), FTSE Russell published guidance on how the criteria for inclusion in the FTSE indices will change to reflect the new regime. ...more
The new UK listing regime, entering into force on 29 July 2024, is the result of more than three years and multiple rounds of consultation and is intended to make the UK a more attractive market for listing. The Listing Rules...more
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently launched a consultation on proposed reforms to its Listing Rules, designed to enhance the attractiveness of UK markets for companies seeking to go public. The proposed changes...more
The rule changes mostly reflect those proposed in the April 2021 consultation. The key change is that the new regime will apply to SPACs which raise a minimum amount of £100 million at IPO (as opposed to a £200 million...more
Key proposed changes to the UK listing regime include the removal of the presumption of suspension in trading in a SPAC’s shares when it announces a potential acquisition, subject to certain qualifying criteria being met....more
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Recommended changes include allowing dual class share structures for premium listed companies, changes designed to increase the attractiveness of UK listings for SPACs, and changes to the free float requirement....more