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New reforms to London’s stock markets are likely to make the City more attractive and reverse years of falling short of global competitors, claims a senior director at one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations.
The bullish analysis of this week’s reforms by James Green, regional director of deVere Group with global experience at 18 regulated financial entities, comes as Britain unveils sweeping changes to capital markets rules aimed at reversing a long-term slump in listings and fundraising.
The London Stock Exchange has endured a historic drought in terms of new listings. There were just nine companies listed in Britain last 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 listed companies in London has fallen by around 25% over the past decade, highlighting the erosion of the UK’s capital markets ecosystem.
The reforms introduced this month are aimed at simplifying capital raising, reducing disclosure burdens and speeding up 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 must take seriously.
“London is finally sending a signal that it wants to compete again.
“For years, companies have cited lower valuations, lower liquidity and stricter regulations as reasons to look elsewhere. The direction of travel has changed.”
He argues that recent changes to the rules on prospectuses, follow-on share offers and bond issuance could significantly reduce friction for companies considering listing or raising capital in Britain.
“Reducing regulatory complexity and costs matter. Capital markets thrive when access is efficient, predictable and proportionate. These reforms move the needle in that direction,” said the investment and regional director.
The UK’s new public offering and admission to trading regime, which replaces EU-era prospectus rules, aims to simplify fundraising for listed companies and speed up transactions.
Regulators estimate the changes could save companies tens of millions of pounds a year and speed up deal execution. Policymakers are also seeking to broaden private participation in capital markets, including through simplified corporate bond structures.
James Green says the reforms come at a time when global competition for stock exchange 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 financing cycles are maturing and then listing often becomes the next step.
“It’s refreshing that London wants to be involved in the conversation again,” he says.
He adds that Britain’s renewed push to anchor fast-growing companies at home, particularly in AI and technology, life sciences and clean energy, could strengthen momentum.
“Governments are increasingly strategic about where companies rank. 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.
Although he warns against unrealistic expectations, he believes the reforms mark a turning point in sentiment.
We do not expect an immediate increase in the number of IPOs, as capital markets generally recover in phases. First confidence returns, then the pipelines are rebuilt and implementation follows,” he says.
He notes that global macro conditions, interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty will still influence listing decisions, but policy coordination is a necessary condition for recovery.
“Regulation alone does not lead to IPOs, but poorly coordinated regulation can prevent them. London has removed some structural barriers, and that changes the calculus,” he adds.
He also points to the valuation gap between the London and US markets as a critical factor.
“Companies are chasing capital, liquidity and valuation. Reducing the valuation discount is essential.”
James Green says investors should see the reforms as part of a wider strategic reset for the city.
“This is about restoring London’s relevance in global capital formation. Market policy needs to catch up,” he says.
He concludes that reforms could influence asset allocation decisions and business 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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