Analysts today played down fresh market rumours of takeover interest in the London Stock Exchange from past suitor Deutsche Börse, and instead are looking forward to a first face-to-face briefing from new LSE chief executive Xavier Rolet next week, where they are expecting positive news on cost saving progress and medium-term business initiatives.

The LSE will next Thursday deliver a pre-close statement to the market, and is also planning a 90-minute business update for analysts, which will be their first opportunity to meet new LSE chief Rolet in person since he took charge in May.