What does a successful growth market look like?

Flexible and proportionate regulatory environment: Once admitted to a growth market, a company operates under a regulatory framework that is appropriate and accessible for their size and growth potential. A clear, proportionate and well-enforced rule book supports a company’s reputation by boosting confidence in its conduct.

Efficient capital raising, liquidity and trading: Enabling public companies to raise funding for growth through both an ‘initial public offering’ (IPO) and secondary market offers. The market will create access to a diverse pool of investors with an interest in funding growing businesses, while enabling investors to buy and sell shares with relative ease. A thriving growth market helps companies develop a mature investor base by attracting a mix of retail and institutional investors.

Efficient capital raising, liquidity and trading: Enabling public companies to raise funding for growth through both an ‘initial public offering’ (IPO) and secondary market offers. The market will create access to a diverse pool of investors with an interest in funding growing businesses, while enabling investors to buy and sell shares with relative ease. A thriving growth market helps companies develop a mature investor base by attracting a mix of retail and institutional investors.

Technologically enabled: Technology and innovation help to streamline and optimise systems and processes, minimising costs and burdens for companies going public.

A supportive ecosystem: An effective growth market offers a company credibility and visibility, increasing its attractiveness to potential investors, partners and customers. It also offers the possibility to engage with a network of experienced advisors, brokers and investors (through the market they are admitted to) who can offer guidance. A market should offer resources such as mentoring programs and business development support.