What is the International Order Book?
London Stock Exchange International Order Book (IOB) enables investors to unlock the potential of some of the world’s fastest growing markets through a single central electronic order book. It offers easy, cost-efficient and direct access to securities via global depositary receipts (GDRs) from over 30 countries, including markets in Central and Eastern Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The market has grown rapidly since its inception in 2001, with Gazprom, Sberbank and Lukoil among the most heavily traded securities on London Stock Exchange. Shanghai-London Stock Connect GDRs are also traded on the International Order Book, on the Shanghai Segment.
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London Stock Exchange welcomes First Development Resources Plc to AIM
The London Stock Exchange today welcomed First Development Resources Plc (AIM: FDR), a UK based, Australian focused exploration company with mineral interest in three prospective copper-gold projects located in Western Australia and one rare-earth element, uranium, lithium and gold project located in Australia’s Northern Territory.
FDR is delighted to be o
Celebrating 30 Years of AIM: Powering Growth, Innovation and Opportunity
London, 19 June 2025 – Today, the London Stock Exchange proudly marks the 30th anniversary of AIM, a cornerstone of the UK’s capital markets ecosystem and a global leader in supporting ambitious growth companies.
International Biotechnology Trust plc celebrates 30 years on the Main Market
The London Stock Exchange is pleased to welcome International Biotechnology Trust plc (IBT) as it marks the recent passing of its 30th anniversary.
Launched in 1994, IBT is the oldest UK investment trust offering dedicated access to the fast-evolving world of biotechnology and life sciences. Over the three decades since, the Trust has consistently sought to deliver long-term returns f
London Stock Exchange welcomes Quantum Base to AIM
London Stock Exchange today welcomes Quantum Base, the quantum science company creating a new global standard in authentication, to AIM following its successful fundraising and admission to trading. Quantum Base’s ordinary shares will trade under the ticker “QUBE”, with dealings having commenced at 08:00 BST on 4 April 2025.
