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FCA says M&A deals won’t need shareholder vote in fight to attract listings

Rule changes will allow London to compete on a 'level playing field' in battle for floats

2023 has been the worst year for IPOs in London since the financial crisis, as the FCA overhauls listing rules
2023 has been the worst year for IPOs in London since the financial crisis, as the FCA overhauls listing rules Photo: Chris Ratcliffe/Getty Images

The Financial Conduct Authority has overhauled the UK's listings rules as the regulator, government and the private sector look to stem the tide of IPOs leaving London.

The watchdog is relaxing voting rules around “significant transactions” such as M&A.

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