The past five years have been challenging for the global markets and particularly the London Stock Exchange (LSE) - beginning with the Brexit uncertainties and following through the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and the war in Ukraine. As a result, excluding 2021, LSE initial public offerings have been low across this period. High-profile moves to U.S. exchanges, the surge of private equity buyouts and alternative funding arrangements have also been contributing factors, and major markets have seen declines in listed companies as part of this long-term trend.

Take a closer look at the decline in LSE initial public offerings and the impact of these changes.