UK Said to Weigh Shorter IPO Timelines to Boost Listings (1)

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is in early-stage discussions about changing its rules to shorten the process for companies to go public by a week, as part of its efforts to boost London’s appeal as a capital markets hub.

The securities regulator is contemplating scrapping its two-stage filing system that critics say leaves London IPOs more exposed to market swings than deals on other European bourses, according to people familiar with the matter. The FCA has not yet set a timeline for the potential reform, and there’s no certainty that it will go ahead, according to the people, who asked ...