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London’s new stock market reforms are likely to make the City
more attractive, halting years of falling short against global
competitors, asserts a senior director of one of the world’s
largest independent financial advisory organizations.
The bullish analysis of this week’s reforms roll-out from James
Green, regional director of deVere Group with global experience across
18 regulated financial entities, comes as the UK unveils sweeping
changes to capital markets rules aimed at reversing a prolonged slump
in listings and fundraising.
The London Stock Exchange has endured a historic drought in new
listings. Only nine companies listed in the UK in the past year, and
IPO fundraising hit a three-decade low in 2025, with just £160
million raised in the first half of the year.
The number of publicly traded companies in London has fallen by around
25% over the past decade, highlighting the erosion of the UK’s
capital markets ecosystem.
Reforms introduced this month aim to simplify capital raising, reduce
disclosure burdens, and accelerate deal timelines, in a bid to make
London more competitive with New York and other global exchanges.
James Green says the reforms mark a decisive shift in tone and policy
that investors and issuers should take seriously.
“London is finally sending a signal that it wants to compete
again.
“For several years, companies have cited lower valuations,
thinner liquidity, and heavier regulation as reasons to look
elsewhere. The direction of travel has changed.”
He argues that recent rule changes on prospectuses, follow-on share
offerings, and bond issuance could materially lower friction for
companies considering listing or raising capital in the UK.
“Reducing regulatory complexity and cost matters. Capital
markets thrive when access is efficient, predictable, and
proportionate. These reforms move the needle in that
direction,” says the investment and regional director.
The UK’s new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading regime,
which replaces EU-era prospectus rules, is designed to simplify
fundraising for listed companies and speed up transactions.
Regulators estimate the changes could save companies tens of millions
of pounds annually and accelerate deal execution. Policymakers also
aim to broaden retail participation in capital markets, including
through simplified corporate bond structures.
James Green says the reforms arrive at a moment when global
competition for listings is intensifying and private capital markets
are reaching saturation.
“Private markets have grown dramatically, but many companies
are reaching a scale where public markets make sense. Private equity
funding cycles mature and then listing often becomes the next step.
“It’s refreshing that London wants to be in the
conversation again,” he says.
He adds that the UK’s renewed push to anchor high-growth
companies domestically, particularly in AI and tech, life sciences,
and clean energy, could reinforce the momentum.
“Governments are increasingly strategic about where companies
list. Supporting domestic champions and keeping innovation
ecosystems local is part of economic strategy, and capital markets
policy is now a tool of industrial policy,” says James Green.
While cautioning against unrealistic expectations, he believes the
reforms mark a turning point in sentiment.
We don’t expect an immediate surge in IPOs as capital
markets typically recover in phases. Confidence returns first,
pipelines rebuild next, and execution follows,” he says.
He notes that global macro conditions, interest rates, and
geopolitical uncertainty will still influence listing decisions, but
policy alignment is a necessary precondition for recovery.
“Regulation alone doesn’t create IPOs, but misaligned
regulation can prevent them. London has removed some structural
barriers, and that changes the calculus,” he adds.
He also points to valuation gaps between London and US markets as a
critical factor.
“Companies chase capital, liquidity, and valuation. Narrowing
the valuation discount is essential.”
James Green argues that investors should view the reforms as part of a
broader strategic reset for the City.
“This is about restoring London’s relevance in global
capital formation. Market policy needed to catch up,” he says.
He concludes that reforms could influence asset allocation decisions
and corporate strategy in the coming year.
“London is positioning itself for a new cycle of listings,
capital raising, and market depth. The trajectory looks
constructive.”
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