The UK plans to shorten the IPO timetable by one week to boost the attractiveness of listing.

The UK market regulator has proposed to shorten the process of initial public offerings (IPOs) by a week in order to enhance London's attractiveness as a center for new stock listings. The Financial Conduct Authority in the UK launched a consultation on Monday to consider removing the seven-day gap between the announcement of a deal and the start of marketing by banks, thus shortening the public phase of an IPO. The regulator is also reviewing requirements for companies to provide the same information to independent analysts as they do to the parties involved in the transaction. These proposals would overturn rules introduced in 2018 aimed at bringing in external research and providing investors with a more independent perspective but also making London IPOs more susceptible to emotional volatility before completion. FCA Chief Executive Jon Rees stated, "Market feedback suggests that these rules have not delivered the expected benefits, and instead have increased risks, costs, and complexity." The consultation will run until May 29th.