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UK financial watchdog seeks to ease IPO research rules

( April 27, 2026, 10:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The UK's financial regulator has said it wants to simplify its rules on information sharing during initial public offerings, after the industry said the current framework is costly and complex. The Financial Conduct Authority is seeking feedback on removing the requirement for a seven‑day delay before connected research on an IPO can be published, and on removing rules that require firms to provide independent analysts with the same information as their own research analysts. The consultation closes on May 29.Statement is attached....

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