Visma Owners to Pick Banks for £16 Billion London Float

Visma Owners to Pick Banks for £16 Billion London Float

In a significant boost for the London Stock Exchange, the owners of Norwegian software firm Visma are reportedly on the verge of selecting banks to manage a potential £16 billion initial public offering (IPO) in the City.
This move would be one of the largest listings in London in recent years and would be a welcome sign of confidence in the UK's capital markets.
The prospect of a major tech company choosing London for its float provides a much-needed counter-narrative to concerns about the LSE's shrinking size and companies opting to list overseas.
The successful IPO of a company like Visma could encourage other international firms to consider London for their listings.

Bullion Bonanza: Gold Price Hits Record Highs Amid Global Instability

Gold is on track for its strongest annual performance since 1979, with bullion hitting a series of record highs driven by high interest rates, inflation, and increasing geopolitical crises.

Computacenter Appoints New CFO

B2B technology firm Computacenter has promoted its head of group commercial finance to the chief financial officer position.

UK Has Backed Down on Demand to Access US Apple User Data

A UK spy chief has revealed that the government has withdrawn its previous demands for access to US-based Apple user data.

UK has Backed Down on Demands to Access US Apple User Data

A UK spy chief has revealed that the government has withdrawn its previous demands for access to US-based Apple user data.

Nanoco Expects to Beat Market Forecast for Revenue

Nanoco Group has stated that it expects to exceed market forecasts for revenue, a positive signal for the London-listed technology company.

Shein Looks at Moving Back to China for Hong Kong Listing

Fast-fashion company Shein is reportedly exploring a listing in Hong Kong as its London IPO plans face significant political and regulatory scrutiny.

Shein Considers Hong Kong Listing as London IPO Stalls

Fast-fashion company Shein is reportedly exploring a listing in Hong Kong, as its plans for a potential London IPO face significant regulatory and political challenges.

UK Regulator Probes Troubled Wood Group's Financials

The UK's financial watchdog has launched an investigation into the financial health and practices of the London-listed engineering and consulting firm Wood Group.

Soho House Returning to Private Ownership

The exclusive members' club Soho House has announced it will be returning to private ownership after a period of public trading.

Shein Chairman Says Firm 'Wants to be Listed Company'

The chairman of fast-fashion giant Shein has reiterated the company's desire to become a publicly listed company, even as its IPO plans face scrutiny.

Just Eat Takeover by Prosus Gets Green Light from EU Watchdogs

The £3.6 billion takeover of Just Eat by its major shareholder Prosus has received approval from EU competition watchdogs, paving the way for the deal to be finalized.

Faberge Sold to Tech Investor for £37m

Luxury jewellery brand Faberge has been sold to a technology investor for a reported £37 million, a move that marks a new direction for the iconic brand.

Private Equity Giant Bain Mulls Bid for London-Listed Software Firm Craneware

Private equity giant Bain Capital is reportedly considering a bid for the London-listed software firm Craneware, a move that would take the company private.

Pawnbroker H&T Snapped Up by US Firm

London-listed pawnbroker H&T has been acquired by a US firm, marking another loss for the London Stock Exchange.

London Stock Exchange Welcomes RentGuarantor to AIM

The London Stock Exchange's AIM market has welcomed RentGuarantor, a company that provides guarantor services for tenants and landlords, following its move from the Aquis Stock Exchange.

LSE Welcomes Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc

The London Stock Exchange has welcomed Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc, a major Nigerian financial services firm, to the market.

UK Parliament to Investigate Shein's Potential London IPO

A UK parliamentary committee has launched an investigation into the potential London IPO of fast-fashion giant Shein, raising concerns over its business practices.

What is Pisces? New UK Stock Market Explained

An explainer has been published on 'Pisces', a potential new UK stock market that could provide an alternative to the London Stock Exchange's main market.

London Stock Exchange Welcomes ABPorts Market Open

The London Stock Exchange has welcomed Associated British Ports, the UK's largest port operator, to the market following a successful £300 million bond offering.

Vantage Data Centers Secures Approval for Major Welsh Investment

US-based Vantage Data Centers has received planning consent for a new, large-scale data center project in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.

London Stock Exchange Struggles Highlight 'Broken Growth Model'

An editorial from The Guardian argues that the shrinking of the London Stock Exchange is a symptom of a 'broken growth model' and low business investment in the UK.

Neil Woodford Fined and Banned Over Fund Collapse

Former star fund manager Neil Woodford faces a ban from the financial services industry and a substantial fine over the collapse of his flagship investment fund.

Hammerson Takes Full Control of Birmingham's Bullring in £319m Deal

Property giant Hammerson has acquired full ownership of the Bullring and Grand Central shopping centres in Birmingham for £319 million.

Sainsbury's, Visa, and Barclays Address Online Payment Problem

Sainsbury's, Visa, and Barclays are collaborating to resolve an online payment issue affecting customers.

TalkTalk Secures £100M Investment from Ares Management

TalkTalk received a £100 million investment from Ares Management to support its digital infrastructure growth.

Warm Home Discount Expansion to Benefit 6 Million Households

The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the £150 Warm Home Discount scheme will expand to include Universal Credit claimants from this winter.

Close Brothers Faces New Blow Over Car Loans as Fresh Compensation Set Aside

Lender Close Brothers has set aside an additional £33 million to compensate customers for overcharged car loans, marking a fresh blow amid the ongoing investigation into historical mis-selling in the UK car finance market.

Pension Age to Rise Again, Leaving 1.5 Million Britons Facing Benefit Limbo

The state pension age is expected to rise again, leaving 1.5 million Britons in 'benefit limbo' who are too young to retire but have lost access to key benefits and tax credits.

UK's Largest Crypto Fraud: Money Launderer Convicted After Seven-Year Met Police Investigation

Chinese money launderer Zhimin Qian has been convicted in one of the UK’s largest-ever money laundering cases, bringing an end to a seven-year Met Police investigation into a global scheme to clean illicit cryptoassets by purchasing property.

UK Pension Age Must Rise to 68 Sooner Than Planned, Report Finds

A new report has urged the government to accelerate the rise of the state pension age to 68, arguing that the welfare bill is becoming unsustainable and that past governments have 'treated the issue like a hot potato.'

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