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At yesterday’s Market Close, we celebrated Schroder AsiaPacific Fund plc’s 30th year since listing on the London Stock Exchange. Managed by Schroder Investment Management, the trust gives investors access to high-quality companies in Asia across a diverse range of sectors, offering attractive long-term growth potential. Since inception, it has outperformed its benchmark and is now the largest Asia Pacific-focused investment trust by total assets. Congratulations to the Chair, James Williams, portfolio managers Abbas Barkhordar, CFA and Richard Sennitt, as well as the whole Schroders team on this significant milestone. It was a pleasure for the Investment Funds team Katya Gorbatiouk, Alexander I., Akhil Suresh and Gabriella A. to celebrate alongside you. Read more: https://lseg.group/4p1sclC #MarketClose #AsiaPacific

The London Stock Exchange plc has published its Feedback Statement to the Discussion Paper – Shaping the Future of AIM. The Feedback Statement can be viewed at: https://lseg.group/44jx2lF Marcus Stuttard, Head of UK Primary Markets & AIM, London Stock Exchange plc, said: “AIM is a uniquely British success story – one that has supported economic growth, created investment opportunities, and delivered long-term economic value. Building on these strong foundations, we are positioning AIM for its next stage of growth, including implementing a range of changes to our rule book with immediate effect. These include measures designed to facilitate quicker and more efficient M&A activity; encourage a founder friendly environment; and to support companies to attract and retain talent. “AIM must continue to be a central part of the UK’s ambition to become a place where companies can fulfil their growth potential. We will therefore continue to work with all stakeholders to revitalise equity investment and provide an ecosystem that enables young, dynamic, innovative companies to start, grow scale, and stay in the UK.” Read the AIM Notice here: https://lseg.group/4riClMg

The London Stock Exchange Marketplace is delighted to welcome BHP, Chartered Accountants, one of the largest independent firms of chartered accountants in the North of England. BHP provide an entirely integrated full-service offering, covering compliance, tax planning, corporate finance and business advice, and are passionate about helping business owners and leaders to achieve their aspirations and thrive. 👉 To learn more, visit their Marketplace profile page: https://lnkd.in/eFsm5Zjv

Thirty years of flying, 25 since listing on the London Stock Exchange. Today, we welcomed easyJet plc to open the markets in celebration of these high-flying milestones. This morning’s ceremony marked 25 years of growth, innovation, and commitment to making travel easy and affordable for millions of customers, cementing easyJet’s position as one of Europe’s leading airlines. Today, easyJet operates 356 aircraft on more than 1,200 routes across 38 countries spanning Europe and North Africa. Congratulations to CEO Kenton Jarvis, Chairman Sir Stephen Hester, and the entire team on this incredible achievement. Onwards and upwards! ✈️ #MarketOpen #Aviation #EasyJet #FTSE100

Last week, we marked our global Insight Series with a ceremonial market close. The 2025 series brought together industry leaders to explore innovation and the future of markets. The finale featured discussions on tokenisation, intelligence and next-gen infrastructure, with insights from Reuters, BNP Paribas, UBS and Microsoft, and contributions from LSEG CEO David Schwimmer, LSE CEO Julia Hoggett and LSEG’s Group Head of Sales EMEA Ivo Dekkers. 👉 Learn more about how we’re driving collaboration and innovation worldwide: https://lseg.group/4r2A4V7 #LSEG #InsightSeries #MarketClose #Innovation

Ireland at the heart of global finance!🍀Today, Enterprise Ireland UK hosted Ireland Day at the London Stock Exchange, with Min. Robert Troy becoming the first Irish government minister to open the markets. “Irish firms are building world-class solutions that help UK institutions navigate regulatory complexity, unlock efficiencies, and stay competitive" said Kevin Sherry, Executive Director at Enterprise Ireland. Discover more about this growing partnership: https://lseg.group/4rcnfaP #MarketOpen #IrelandDay #Innovation #EnterpriseIreland #UKIrelandBusiness

🎉 Two decades of growth and innovation! Yesterday, we celebrated Hikma Pharmaceuticals’ 20th anniversary on our exchange. From its roots in Amman to a global healthcare leader and a FTSE 100 company, Hikma’s journey reflects the confidence of international and UK investors in its growth story and expansion. “We are proud to mark 20 years of being listed on the London Stock Exchange. This milestone reflects the enduring commitment of our people, the trust of our investors, and our dedication to manufacturing high-quality medicines,” said Said Darwazah, Executive Chairman, at the afternoon’s Market Close. Congratulations to the Hikma team.👏 🔗 https://lseg.group/4497uaQ #MarketClose #Healthcare #Pharma

Congratulations to Sander Janca-Jensen and the whole team at Flatpay on achieving unicorn status in just three years! 🚀 Danish startup, Flatpay facilitates card payments for small to medium sized businesses and closed a fundraising round this week which values the company at $1.7 billion. Congratulations also to Josh Bell and team at Dawn Capital in backing yet another European unicorn! Read more: https://lseg.group/47Yr2jk #FinTech #Fundraise

First $1bn, now $5bn! Yesterday, we welcomed Global X ETFs Europe as the firm celebrates surpassing $5bn AUM in its European business – just 18 months after crossing the $1bn mark. With a diverse suite of 40+ innovative ETFs spanning AI, commodities, infrastructure, defence tech and more, Global X continues to redefine investor access to a variety of potential income streams. “Innovation is at the core of our strategy,” said George Taylor, COO and Co-Head of Europe. Hannah Waldron, Head of Sales, added: “Reaching this milestone is a proud moment for our pan-European team, and it’s just the beginning.” Learn more: https://lseg.group/4oOcVEp #ETFs #MarketClose #Innovation #GlobalX

DarGlobal marked another milestone! The luxury real estate developer celebrated its transfer to the Equity Shares (Commercial Companies) category – the first Saudi company to achieve this distinction on the London Stock Exchange. Congratulations to CEO Ziad El Chaar and the team 👏👏👏 The company’s continued international expansion and major JV agreements have seen its GDV increase to US$19bn. Discover more about Dar Global’s international growth, partnerships and vision: https://lseg.group/3XmEp8h #MarketOpen #IPO #RealEstate #SaudiArabia