Financial Markets
Financial markets enable companies to raise short-term and long-term finance.
Money markets handle short-term needs, whilst capital markets focus on long-
term financing through debt, equity and derivatives.
London Stock Exchange Alternative
Investment Market
Primary UK market for established
companies seeking capital Loosely regulated second-tier
market for growing firms
Eurobond Market
International debt securities traded across borders
Capital markets operate through banks and stock exchanges, channelling surplus
funds from investors to companies and governments. Both primary markets (new
issues) and secondary markets (trading existing securities) serve crucial roles.
, The Role of Advisors
Raising finance on capital markets requires expertise from multiple specialists to ensure compliance and success.
01 02 03
Sponsor Bookrunner Reporting Accountant
Investment bank or accountancy firm Underwrites the issue, finds investors, Reviews financial reporting procedures,
managing the IPO process, coordinating determines pricing, and holds unsold historical records, working capital
due diligence, ensuring regulatory shares if necessary. statements, and profit forecasts.
compliance, and advising the board.
04 05
Lawyer Financial PR
Ensures compliance with EU law, UK legislation, FCA Listing Develops communication strategy and manages public
Rules, and Exchange regulations. perception throughout the listing process.
Financial markets enable companies to raise short-term and long-term finance.
Money markets handle short-term needs, whilst capital markets focus on long-
term financing through debt, equity and derivatives.
London Stock Exchange Alternative
Investment Market
Primary UK market for established
companies seeking capital Loosely regulated second-tier
market for growing firms
Eurobond Market
International debt securities traded across borders
Capital markets operate through banks and stock exchanges, channelling surplus
funds from investors to companies and governments. Both primary markets (new
issues) and secondary markets (trading existing securities) serve crucial roles.
, The Role of Advisors
Raising finance on capital markets requires expertise from multiple specialists to ensure compliance and success.
01 02 03
Sponsor Bookrunner Reporting Accountant
Investment bank or accountancy firm Underwrites the issue, finds investors, Reviews financial reporting procedures,
managing the IPO process, coordinating determines pricing, and holds unsold historical records, working capital
due diligence, ensuring regulatory shares if necessary. statements, and profit forecasts.
compliance, and advising the board.
04 05
Lawyer Financial PR
Ensures compliance with EU law, UK legislation, FCA Listing Develops communication strategy and manages public
Rules, and Exchange regulations. perception throughout the listing process.
