How the first stock exchange changed trade and commerce | alexander clarkson posted on the topic | LinkedIn (2025)

There have been a number of initiatives over the last few months to make London a more attractive place to list for founder-led high tech, high growth companies, including in relation to dual class share structures, the introduction of PISCES to ease the transition between private and public and the proposed relaxation of certain Prospectus requirements.However, the perception remains that other listing venues, in particular the US, are more sympathetic to young companies with limited trading records.To overcome this, a cultural shift is needed in the mindset of the more risk averse institutional shareholders to create an environment in which young, high growth companies can scale and flourish in the UK.Leading the way on this is Matthew Scullion, Founder and CEO, Matillion and an advocate for fast-growing, high-tech companies on the Capital Markets Industry Taskforce. We are delighted to welcome Matthew as a speaker at our Future of UK Capital Markets Regulation Summit, taking place on 11 November. Book your placetodayto explore how capital markets can be made more efficient and beneficial to both companies and investors alike. Other confirmed speakers include:🎤 Charlie Walker, Deputy Chief Executive, London Stock Exchange🎤 Dom Holland, Director of Market Oversight, Financial Conduct Authority🎤 Chris Kinder, CEO, 🎤 Charlie Lytle, Chairman of Corporate Broking, Goldman Sachs🎤 Timothy Fassam, Director of Public Affairs, Phoenix Group🎤 Rupert Walford, Managing Director, European Equity Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets🎤 Claire Suddens-Spiers, Co-Head of Equity Markets Solutions, , Chair, TheCityUK’s Capital Markets Group🎤 Julie Shacklady, Director, Primary Markets, UK Finance🎤 Mark Austin CBE, Partner, 🎤 Tom Godwin, Partner, Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer🎤 Michael Aherne, Partner, Herbert Smith Freehills🎤 Conor Lawlor, Managing Director, Capital Markets and Wholesale, UK Finance🎤 Rachel Kent, Partner, Hogan Lovells and Chair, Investment Research ReviewThe full agenda can be found here: https://lnkd.in/e96kVPDD✨ Sponsored by Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, Herbert Smith Freehills and ✨#CapitalMarkets #Regulation #Reforms

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🚀 Did You Know the World's First Stock Market Began in Amsterdam?The bustling trade routes of the 17th century weren't just pathways for goods—they also paved the way for the birth of modern financial markets. In 1602, the Amsterdam Stock Exchange was established, becoming the world's first official stock market. This groundbreaking institution was initiated by the Dutch East India Company, the first company to issue stocks and bonds to the general public.This innovative move allowed everyday citizens to invest in and benefit from the company's overseas ventures, fundamentally transforming the concept of personal investment and corporate finance. The Amsterdam Stock Exchange set the stage for the development of sophisticated financial instruments and the modern global economy as we know it today.This pioneering spirit laid down the foundation for everything from daily trading to long-term investment strategies that power today’s financial systems. Next time you check the stock market’s ups and downs, remember: it all started in Amsterdam, over four centuries ago.🔍 Dive deeper into the history and evolution of financial markets with us at Variance Technologies. Stay tuned for more enriching insights!

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Did You Know? 📜💰Amsterdam was a pioneer in developing the modern bond market! As early as the 16th century, Dutch municipalities and provinces were issuing bonds, setting the stage for today’s government bond markets. 💡In 1602, the establishment of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange revolutionized the financial world, becoming a hub for trading various securities, including bonds. Investors could trade bonds as easily as shares, boosting liquidity and creating a thriving secondary market for these instruments. 📈By the mid-17th century, Amsterdam’s bond market had spread its influence across Europe, shaping public finance systems that continue to impact global markets today. 🇳🇱🌍Amsterdam’s legacy as a financial innovator underscores its key role in developing financial systems that still drive contemporary finance!Want to learn more about Amsterdam’s key role in financial history? Let’s uncover the connections between the past and present together! Join us in Amsterdam, AFM & Exberry Tech Day 2024! Have you registered for the event? If not, REGISTER NOW! FEW SPOTS LEFT!!#AFMYourFutureMarket #Trivia #TechDay2024 #FinanceHistory #BondMarket #Amsterdam #FinancialInnovation #GlobalFinance

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's David Holder: Why now might be the time to invest in UK equities.The UK stock market has been unloved over recent years, with Brexit, political instability and a tech-light, value-oriented market with unfashionable energy⚡and tobacco stocks to be blamed for consistent investor outflows.Check out David Holder's latest article 👇https://incm.pub/3WfiKyO#investing #assetmanagement #wealthmanagement #finance

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‘What and Where to Invest 2024 – 1st Half’ was successfully held on 23rd January 2024, at the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui. We have invited the elites from the investment industry:Linda Luk CFP®, MHKSI, Allspring Global InvestmentsEric Fan, BlackRockJackson Chan, CFA, BondsupermartKen Wong, Eastspring InvestmentsArmin Cheung (张绍敏) CFA, FRM, PING ANGordon Leung, iFAST Financial (Hong Kong)We have also invited over 200 financial advisors from different securities firms, family offices, and financial institutions. The speakers provided valuable insights and perspectives on global economic trends and industry developments.We hope that you found the event informative and engaging, and the opportunity to connect with industry experts and peers from around the world. Thank you again for your participation.-----------------------------------------------投資涉及風險，此宣傳品不應被理解為銷售任何證券的要約或招攬。以上資料由奕豐金融（香港）有限公司編製及未經證監會審閱。Investment involves risks. This material is not to be construed as an offer or solicitation for the subscription, purchase or sale of any securities. The above materials are issued by iFAST Financial (HK) Limited and have not been reviewed by the SFC.#AllspringGlobalInvestments #Blackrock #Bondsupermart #EastspringInvestments #PingAN #iFASTFinancial

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I'm thrilled to share the first installment of my Substack series, "From Amsterdam to Wall Street." Join me as we delve into the fascinating history of stock markets, drawing parallels between past and present events.What topics or insights from this journey intrigue you the most? Let's start a conversation and explore the evolution of financial systems together!Check out the full article [here] and share your thoughts!

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It’s been quite a journey since the 1980s, Wall Street “greed is good” finance era: equity investors no longer have to choose between quality and growth. These two strategies are not mutually exclusive. In this thoughtful Q&A, my colleagues across multiple boutiques discuss how the perception of quality investing has changed dramatically over the decades, and what lies ahead: https://bit.ly/3T2cKrS#Vontobel #Quality #QualityInvesting

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Exploring the Origins of the Stock Market 🏛️ #FinanceHistoryThe journey of the stock market began in the 1300s in Venice, a bustling hub where moneylenders traded debts, laying the groundwork for what would become a cornerstone of modern finance. Fast forward to 1531, and the world witnessed the establishment of the first actual stock exchange in Antwerp, Belgium. This was a place where business and government debts were exchanged, though it was not yet the platform for trading stocks as we understand them today.It was the iconic Dutch East India Company in the 1600s that revolutionized the concept by issuing stocks and bonds, introducing the world to the idea of a publicly traded company. This pivotal moment in history was cemented by the creation of the Amsterdam Stock Exchange in 1611, heralding the birth of the official stock market.https://lnkd.in/eX-6reze#StockMarket #EconomicHistory #Investing #GlobalTrade #FinanceAwarness

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The first quarter of 2024 once again underlined the importance of having broad exposure to international markets.International shares outperformed Australasian indices, continuing a trend that played out over most of last year.Our Highgate Partners Autumn Update summarises key developments in financial markets in Q1 2024.This quarter's feature article pays tribute to the work of the late Daniel Kahneman, who explained why many investors allow loss aversion to get the better of them.#investment #financialadvice #financialmarkets #investmentadvice

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The first quarter of 2024 once again underlined the importance of having broad exposure to international markets.International shares outperformed Australasian indices, continuing a trend that played out over most of last year.Our Highgate Partners Autumn Update summarises key developments in financial markets in Q1 2024.This quarter's feature article pays tribute to the work of the late Daniel Kahneman, who explained why many investors allow loss aversion to get the better of them.#investment#financialadvice#financialmarkets#investmentadvice