Reinvigorating UK equity markets

Key findings

96% say we need to reinvigorate UK equity culture

58% support the creation of a new growth focused market

92% calling for incentives to increase investment in mid & small cap companies

68% call for the creation of a practitioner led regulator

Clear call for companies to prioritise investment over shareholder returns

Majority of investors support re-bundling to improve the level and quality of research

The survey captures the views of 555 City professionals, with the majority representing investors and corporates thus providing a broad view of those directly involved in equity markets. This comes on the back of a material reduction in the number of quoted companies (-20% over 5 years) as well as considerable de-equitisation as companies are acquired and UK indices underperform. This has resulted in a negative loop whereby investor interest has reduced, resulting in lower valuations, reduced liquidity and heightened M&A activity on undervalued UK companies. It has also created a challenging backdrop for any company considering an IPO.

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