Tiwa Adebayo

The Premier's desire to soften the Brexit deal comes after London's financial hub says it's time to get serious about protecting EU links.

Research from the City of London Corporation and think tank New Financial is warning that the bloc's new capital requirements directive could stifle investment from London if changes aren't made.

But forging links could be complicated now British regulators have had the flexibility to rewrite old EU rules on issues like bonus deferrals and investor documents.

Trade bodies who spoke to Bloomberg say they support closer alignment with the region, but also value the UK's regulatory independence.

In London, Tiwa Adebayo, Bloomberg Radio.

For the first time since its own listing, Euronext companies have raised less than a billion dollars through IPOs.

The exchange's stagnant 2025 performance sits in stark contrast to a strong year in the US and Asia.

But after a year impacted by political tensions and rising competition, including from neighbours like Stockholm, there is some optimism for 2026.

Companies including armoured vehicle maker Czechoslovak Group

and Franco-German tank maker KNDS are said to be weighing meaty listings in Euronext markets as soon as this month.

In London, Tiwa Adebayo, Bloomberg Radio.

For the first time since its own listing, Euronext companies have raised less than a billion dollars through IPOs.

The exchange's stagnant 2025 performance sits in stark contrast to a strong year in the US and Asia.

But after a year impacted by political tensions and rising competition, including from neighbours like Stockholm, there is some optimism for 2026.

Companies including armoured vehicle maker Czechoslovak Group and Franco-German tank maker KNDS are said to be weighing meaty listings in Euronext markets as soon as this month.

In London, Tiwa Adebayo, Bloomberg Radio.