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City grandees launch fresh overhaul of UK IPO market

City leaders see rays of hope as they look for ways to force the government and regulators to move faster

'We’re trying to bring this together and apply pressure from the top down'

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City grandees are planning to launch a comprehensive review of London’s listings regime in a bid to stem criticism over high-profile UK companies floating elsewhere.

Financial News can reveal that several top financial services executives and interest groups are among those preparing a fresh analysis of the UK’s listings regime, according to people familiar with the matter. It is set to be delivered to the chancellor ahead of the Autumn Statement. 

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