The Borsa Italiana S.p.A. and London Stock Exchange Group plc completed their merger today.The firms say that the closing creates the leading diversified exchange group in Europe and the platform for additional strong growth on a European and global scale. The combined group boasts 48% of the FTSEurofirst 100 by market capitalisation and the most […]
Exchanges formalize ties
Proceeds from any sale would be used to retire debt
Technology companies leading the way
LSE meeting scheduled for August 8
The London Stock Exchange announced that it will launch a dedicated new market for issuers of specialist funds. The Specialist Fund Market, which will open for new admissions in November, will provide a regulated market for specialist vehicles such as single strategy hedge funds and private equity vehicles. The new market will be open to […]
LSE confirms talks
The London Stock Exchange Group plc today reported its preliminary results for the year ended March 31, 2007Revenue before exceptional items were up 20% to £349.6 million. Also, operating profit before exceptional items rose 55% to £185.6 million, and operating profit including exceptional items was up 104% to £174.2 million. During the year, primary market […]
Market cools, as investors appear to be more cautious
Proposals will provide clarity on how other trading venues might provide a trading service in AIM securities