Demonstrating quality through a respected market
For today’s successful companies good corporate governance is a business imperative, underpinning investors’ confidence and guiding their trading decisions. The world-class corporate governance standards and the Combined Code that apply to primary listed companies on the Main Market help to differentiate them in their marketplaces, build and sustain investor trust, and attract investors and therefore capital both in the UK and overseas.
Cost effective access to deep pools of capital
Large institutional investors are especially attracted by the Main Market's high standards of corporate governance. The UK alone has some 5,000 pension, insurance and investment funds whose preferred equity constituent is Main Market companies. More than 14 million retail ISA and PEP holders are required to buy equities on the Main Market when considering the UK equity component of their plans.
A recent research report also indicates that it costs less to access capital through the Main Market than elsewhere. Click here to read the report.
For statistics on institutional investment in Main Market companies click here.
World class technology enabling a liquid market
The Exchange’s trading and information systems now handle over 90 million trades a year, a testament to continual investment in leading edge technology. This has made the Main Market's trading systems amongst the most advanced and efficient in the world. Click here for details on our trading services.
A sign of quality
Investors want to deal on public capital markets that are transparent and well-governed and to invest in companies that demonstrate the same qualities. This is a key reason why so many international companies choose the Main Market as a way to raise capital and and increase their profile.