Regulatory Hurdles Blamed for London’s IPO Decline

[kevin1]

Analysts cite diversity quotas, ESG mandates, and high stamp duty as deterrents for founders listing in London. The Treasury is pushing reforms, including a Listings Taskforce and potential stamp duty exemptions, to attract growth-stage and tech companies back to the UK market.

[EmTeam]

Regulation often slows innovation, but London needs balance to stay globally competitive.

[Rimon Khan]

Too many restrictions drive investors elsewhere — UK needs reform to revive its IPO scene.