Monzo names new chief as London becomes top IPO choice Fintech Digital banking giant Monzo has tapped an Astrazeneca board member as its new chief executive as the firm lays the ground for a blockbuster public listing. The London-based fintech is set to replace TS Anil, who has led the bank for the last five years, with Diana Layfield. Anil will step down as part of [...]
Floating in London would be my ‘signature achievement’, ClearScore CEO Tech Floating credit score giant ClearScore on the London Stock Exchange would be “my signature achievement”, the company’s co-founder and chief executive has said. Speaking on an up-coming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered show, Justin Basini opened up about the plans being drawn up to take ClearScore public in the next couple of years. He [...]
Rachel Reeves told to ‘get out of the way’ ahead of Autumn Budget Business Chancellor Rachel Reeves has been told to “let businesses get on with it and get out of the way” ahead of delivering her second Autumn Budget in the coming months. A group of 1,500 private business leaders surveyed by KPMG said the Chancellor should focus on promoting higher wages and lower costs for companies. They [...]
Could Motorway be set for a blockbuster London IPO? June 25, 2025 The chief executive and co-founder of Motorway has spoken out about whether his company will choose London for a possible future float.
Profit almost wiped out at Asda billionaire’s empire ahead of mega IPO June 11, 2025 Profit at EG Group, the empire co-founded by a major investor in supermarket giant Asda, has almost been wiped out ahead of a planned $13bn float in New York. The Blackburn-headquartered group was formed by brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa and is now co-owned by private equity giant TDR Capital. Now, new accounts filed with [...]
Castore could snub London and float overseas as CEO talks up ‘global ambition’ April 23, 2025 The London Stock Exchange needs to offer something different if it’s going to convince Castore to float in the UK, its co-founder has said. Tom Beahon, speaking on an upcoming episode of City AM‘s Boardroom Uncovered podcast, said it would be “shame” if the brand didn’t end up choosing London and instead completed an initial [...]
CurrentBody: Owner of beauty tech firm used by Kim Kardashian and Serena Williams eyes £350m London Stock Exchange float February 4, 2025 The group behind beauty technology company CurrentBody is eyeing a float on the London Stock Exchange which could be worth £350m. The Beauty Tech Group has lined up Berenberg to lead the business through an initial public offering (IPO), according to a report first published by Sky News. The group is headquartered in Manchester and [...]
Ferrari Group picks Amsterdam for $1bn float in fresh snub to London Stock Exchange January 27, 2025 Ferrari Group, which specialises in shipping luxury goods across the globe, has announced plans for a $1bn float in Amsterdam in another blow to the London Stock Exchange. The London-headquartered company has confirmed its intention to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on Euronext Amsterdam. Ferrari Group was founded in Italy in 1959 and has international operations [...]
Applied Nutrition confirms plans to list this month October 7, 2024 It will be targeted at institutional investors in the UK as well as retail investors through the Retail Book platform. Following its IPO, the firm is targeting a free float of at least 25 per cent
Applied Nutrition limbers up for £500m London Stock Exchange debut this year August 27, 2024 Protein shake maker Applied Nutrition has confirmed plans for a potential £500m float on the London Stock Exchange today in the latest sign of life for the capital’s beleaguered bourse. In a statement to the market, the Liverpool-based health and wellness brand said it was gearing up for an IPO on the main market of [...]