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Why sub-scale Spacs need rooting out

Blank-cheque firms can provide a huge boost to growth companies, but the right regime needs to be in place first

Thursday 18 November 2021 at 05:01

To cash in on innovation, investors need to be given confidence
To cash in on innovation, investors need to be given confidence Photo: Getty Images

Alasdair Haynes is chief executive of Aquis Stock Exchange

Spacs are the 'sexy' sector of the moment. Everywhere you look, there is a group of people launching one.