FCA eyes simplification of UK listing rules

The "significant changes" would include the replacement of the existing ‘standard' and ‘premium' listing segments in favour of a single category for equity shares in commercial company, the regulator said. The FCA intends to focus the requirements on "transparency for investors" to support decision-making and sponsor oversight "at the listing gateway" as this would ensure companies meet the regulator's standards. UK listings framework continues to dampen IPO appeal Additionally, a single equity category would remove eligibility requirements deterring early-stage companies, the FCA ...