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In our latest Marketplace Matters interview, we speak to Gabbi Stopp FGE FCG and Peter Ahern from Ledgy about how equity management evolves as companies grow. They discuss the journey from a two-person start-up issuing its first options to businesses preparing for IPO, and how Ledgy’s unified approach helps scale without disruption. Click here to watch the full interview: https://lseg.group/47Kt7iA

🎉 Today’s Market Open celebrated the listing of HSBC Asset Management’s HSBC Sterling Liquidity UCITS ETF. This newly launched ETF share class for the HSBC Sterling Liquidity Fund aims to give investors access to the security of capital and daily liquidity, with a potential investment return comparable to standard money-market interest rates. Olga De Tapia, Global Head of ETF & Indexing Sales at HSBC Asset Management said: “As investors increasingly look for greater opportunities in cash and ultra-short-term duration solutions, we’re pleased to launch ETF share classes of our existing liquidity funds. This aims to provide investors with more choice and access to our longstanding expertise in the liquidity space through the simplicity of a UCITS ETF wrapper.” 👉 Read more: https://lseg.group/4pGx5jY #MarketOpen #ETF

🎉Today’s Market Close celebrated the launch of Franklin Templeton’s latest ETF, the Franklin ClearBridge US Smaller Companies UCITS ETF, a pure active equity ETF delivering a high-conviction strategy. “Our new ETF taps into the trend for targeted strategies, offering diversified exposure to the dynamic US economy through smaller companies,” said Caroline Baron, Head of ETF Distribution for EMEA. Read more about the launch, and Franklin Templeton’s ETF offering which now includes 140 funds and $54 billion in assets: https://lseg.group/49LpLyM #ETFs #ActiveInvesting #MarketClose

The London Stock Exchange Marketplace is delighted to welcome Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, a global law firm renowned for its leading capital markets capabilities and cross-border expertise. Sullivan & Cromwell advises across the full spectrum of capital markets, from landmark IPOs and major offerings to complex hybrid financings, spin-offs, and cross-border transactions, combining technical excellence with commercial insight. To learn more, visit their Marketplace profile page: https://lseg.group/489CNnk

At yesterday’s Market Close, London Stock Exchange welcomed the British Chambers of Commerce celebrating the annual Chamber of Business Awards. Now in their 22nd year, the awards are one of the showpiece events in the business calendar. They highlight the role of firms across the UK in delivering growth, prosperity, and innovation. Read more: https://lseg.group/4ro5q8N #MarketClose #BCC

Implementing the 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code: Lessons for 2026 🔗 Register now for our Marketplace webinar: https://lseg.group/482edVf 📆 Thursday 4 December 14:00 - 15:00 GMT December is the moment to take stock before the new year kicks off. In this session, Tim Le Mare (Diligent), Michael Lucas (BRAVE) and Kate O'Neill (Financial Reporting Council) will explore how companies can transition from preparation to full implementation. The discussion will be chaired by Katya Gorbatiouk (LSEG).

Congratulations to Metropolis of Tokyo for listing its €300 million 5-year bond on the London Stock Exchange's Main Market. This transaction marks the first in the world to carry the resilience certification under the Climate Bonds Initiative's Climate Bonds Resilience Taxonomy. The proceeds will be used to fund flood defences, coastal protection and other disaster-risk infrastructure for the city. #DebtCapitalMarkets #LondonStockExchange #Tokyo

In our latest Marketplace Matters interview, we speak to Tom McCulloch, Relationship Director, and Danielle Baker, Business Development Manager at Equiniti, to explore PISCES – the UK government-backed framework enabling private companies to trade shares using public market infrastructure. 📺 Click here to watch the full interview: https://lseg.group/4qWeRw7

The London Stock Exchange Marketplace is delighted to welcome focusIR, a digital first IR communications and social investing platform designed and developed by experts in equity capital markets. focusIR use modern multimedia formats, bespoke investor engagement tools and advanced data analytics to ensure your investor communications are seen, understood and evolve with developments at your company and the wider market. 👉 To learn more, visit their Marketplace profile page: https://lseg.group/4p6q7Ev

🎉 Day one for KR1 plc on the Main Market! Trading under LSE:KR1, the digital asset technology company will continue its focus on long-term value creation through decentralised blockchain infrastructure.  “We’re delighted to announce the admission of KR1 plc to the Main Market… a significant milestone in our mission to provide credible, institutional-grade exposure to digital assets,” said co-founders George McDonaugh and Keld van Schreven. Read more: https://lseg.group/44toLeU #MarketOpen #DigitalAssets #Blockchain