Discuss the various segments of Main Market of London Stock Exchange.

CS Professional · Corporate Funding & Listings in Stock Exchanges · PYQS · June 2021
Discuss the various segments of Main Market of London Stock Exchange.

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The London Stock Exchange is one of the world's most international capital markets, home to approximately 2,200 companies from more than 70 countries around the world. More than 500 of these companies are international. The Main Market is the flagship market for larger, more established companies, and is home to some of the world's largest and best known companies. The Main Market of London Stock Exchange has four segments that cater for a range of businesses and securities. Premium: Part of the FCA's (Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a financial regulatory body in the United Kingdom) Official List, this segment is home to some of the world's largest corporations that are subject to the highest standards of regulation and governance. Standard: Subject to European Union (EU) minimum standards and part of the Official List, open to shares and debt securities. Specialist Fund Segment: Designed for highly specialised investment entities that wish to target institutional, highly knowledgeable investors or professionally advised investors only. High Growth Segment: A new addition to the Main Market offering, this segment is specifically designed for equity securities of high growth, revenue generating businesses that are over time seeking to become Premium listed companies.

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