The Powerscourt Friday Fix

Don't believe the hype: London's still calling for IPOs - with Bod Buckby, London Stock Exchange

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Recent months have seen naysayers in the markets and media call London’s position in the global capital markets into question. But what’s the truth behind the headlines: are fears of transatlantic migration overblown? 

Justin Griffiths, Partner at Powerscourt, interviews Bod Buckby, Head of Primary Markets North at the London Stock Exchange to hear how London stacks up against the international competition. Can we expect a rebound in IPOs? And will radical reforms proposed by the Financial Conduct Authority make London more competitive than ever?