We need a government to match the private sector’s energy and radicalism April 16, 2024 One thing the government was not light on yesterday at the Innovate Finance Global Summit was advice. Everyone has it. That’s a good thing. Panel discussions were loaded with genuinely interesting ideas about strengthening London’s competitive advantage in fintech. Those that had “made it” were offering advice on corporate governance to those still in the [...]
Jet2 founder lowers stake after shares climb takes airline and holidays group’s value past £3bn April 15, 2024 The founder of budget airline and holidays operator Jet2 has lowered his stake in the group after stepping down as its chairman last year.
What could Shell and BP be worth across the pond? April 13, 2024 Ultimately, Shell and BP's future in London rides on how patient investors are willing to be.
City chiefs lament London Stock Exchange ‘doom loop’ after bruising exits April 13, 2024 Two top City figures have taken aim at the “doom loop” and negative media narrative gripping the London Stock Exchange after a bruising week of headlines for the beleaguered bourse.
London-listed Centaur Media receives takeover approach April 10, 2024 Centaur Media, the owner of titles such as The Lawyer, could become the latest London-listed company to go private after a takeover approach was revealed.
Is the London Stock Exchange’s AIM in terminal decline? April 10, 2024 The number of firms listed on London's AIM has cratered 30 per cent from 1,104 to just 742 in the last 10 years. Why?
‘Lack of appetite’ in London drives another high-tech firm to Nasdaq April 10, 2024 In a statement to markets this morning, London-HQd e-therapeutics said it has "an intention to cancel its admission to AIM and subsequently explore the option of listing on NASDAQ in due course."
Former Shell chief stokes London listing departure fears April 9, 2024 Van Beurden, who left the supermajor in 2022, said that the US has more favourable attitudes towards conventional energy companies.
Investor demand helps Helium Exploration raise twice as much as expected in float April 9, 2024 The group's listing was oversubscribed by a large ammount.
Proxy backlash: City anger at firms trying to limit exec payouts April 9, 2024 So-called proxy advisers are facing mounting anger in the City after urging shareholders to reject the paypackets of executives at two FTSE 100 firms.