Posted: 7 May 2021 Resource Type: Research Report Download Back £51.2bn in equity capital raised on the LSE in 2020 'London’s equity capital markets ecosystem report', published by the City of London Corporation, details London and the UK’s strengths as a listing venue and scopes some of the future opportunities and challenges for raising equity in London. Following a turbulent year for capital markets globally, London has demonstrated immense resilience for raising equity. £51.2bn in equity capital was raised on the London Stock Exchange in 2020, representing 6% of global equity capital raised. The ability to raise equity is a crucial building block for a vibrant economy, delivering much-needed funding for a range of businesses in the UK and across the world. The UK Listing Review, chaired by Lord Hill, was launched as part of a plan to strengthen the UK’s position as a global financial centre. It highlighted areas of work to improve the capital’s competitive position. London will have a pivotal new role in attracting listings, so this is a good time to reflect on the strengths, opportunities and challenges that will ensure London’s position as a premier listing venue. London has inherent strengths as a listing venue that form a competitive offer for prospective issuers to ensure a successful equity capital-raising journey. And London has a new direction towards attracting listings in the coming years. Share: Share to LinkedIn LinkedIn Share to X Share to Facebook Facebook Share to WeChat WeChat Share to WhatsApp WhatsApp Share to Email Email Download Related content Research Report The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment Apr 2024 - Research led by the City of London Corporation shows that the UK continues to be Europe's most popular destination for foreign direct investment in financial and professional services The UK | a top destination for financial and professional services investment Research Report The British American Finance Alliance Apr 2024 - The British American Finance Alliance (BAFA) joins together over twenty groups representing the UK and U.S. financial and related professional services industries. The British American Finance Alliance Case Study Findlay Park | vertical: asset management Apr 2024 - We spoke to Simon Pryke, CEO of Findlay Park, about the growing appeal of boutique investment managers and why London remains a pre-eminent asset management centre for global investors. Findlay Park | vertical: asset management Thought Piece Why should the UK be your first choice for fintech business growth? Apr 2024 - The UK is a global leader in financial technology and innovative solutions. International fintechs wanting to locate or invest here stand to benefit from a one of kind ecosystem for innovation to catalyse their business growth. Why should the UK be your first choice for fintech business growth?