Not every bond needs to be listed but a listing is the best way to maximise the marketability of the bond. Many institutions will only invest in bonds that are listed on a Recognised Investment Exchange (RIE). Under UK law the London Stock Exchange is such an RIE. A London listing puts bonds before the widest possible audience of potential investors.
Here we look at the regulatory side of listing debt in London.
An overview of the steps towards listing bonds on our market.
More about the UK's regulator whose role it is to approve and monitor all bonds listed on the London Stock Exchange.
The Exchange provides and maintains the admission to trading which is an essential feature of listed bond issues.
Timelines for a typical bond issue.
Details of the one-off fees for listing bonds in London. Unlike some other exchanges, there are no annual fees for listing bonds on our market.