Small Cap Partner Insights

Partner Insights brings together expert commentary, market perspectives and thought leadership from across the Small Cap Network partner community. Explore the latest insights from the organisations we work alongside.

Listed companies shouldn’t be excluded from Burnham’s Scale-Up Fund
Aquis Stock Exchange

Listed companies shouldn’t be excluded from Burnham’s Scale-Up Fund

Aquis Stock Exchange Chair, Danny Lopez, wrote in CityAM last week about Prime Minister Andy Burnham's £1bn Scale-Up Fund arguing that companies traded on a growth market must not be excluded. Companies that chose to join public markets, accepting the governance and transparency obligations that come with it, should not be penalised for that choice when it comes to accessing scale-up capital.

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What is a PSC Regime? A guide for UK organisations
MSP Organisation

What is a PSC Regime? A guide for UK organisations

Changes to the UK’s Persons with Significant Control (PSC) regime have placed greater emphasis on how companies identify, verify and report those with significant control. MSP Company Secretarial explores the latest requirements, the impact of ID verification and Companies House reporting, and some of the additional complexities that can arise for traded and formerly traded PLCs.

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The IPO Readiness Roadmap: Preparing for the Business You Need to Run, Not Just the IPO You Need to Complete
HaysMac

The IPO Readiness Roadmap: Preparing for the Business You Need to Run, Not Just the IPO You Need to Complete

Preparing for an IPO involves much more than getting a transaction over the line. HaysMac's Equity Capital Markets team sets out a practical roadmap for scaling businesses, exploring the financial, governance, reporting and operational foundations companies need to put in place to thrive as a listed business.

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Your Most Patient Shareholders Are the Ones You Speak to Least
InvestorHub

Your Most Patient Shareholders Are the Ones You Speak to Least

New research from InvestorHub and ShareSoc challenges assumptions about UK individual investors. With 84% of those surveyed holding investments for three years or more, the findings highlight the value of regular, meaningful engagement with retail shareholders.

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Aquis IPO Academy reveals its inaugural 2026 cohort
Aquis Stock Exchange

Aquis IPO Academy reveals its inaugural 2026 cohort

The Aquis IPO Academy has unveiled its inaugural cohort of more than 25 ambitious UK growth companies, spanning sectors including AI, fintech, robotics, cyber and enterprise software. The six-month programme is designed to help high-growth businesses better understand and access the public markets, providing direct access to investors, funding advice and expert mentoring.

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Proposed changes to the AIM Rules: an overview
Hill Dickinson

Proposed changes to the AIM Rules: an overview

As our valued Network Sponsor, Hill Dickinson LLP continues to share its expertise and insight with the Small Cap Network community. In their latest Partner Insights article, the team examines the proposed changes to the AIM Rules, providing an overview of the key proposals and what they could mean for AIM companies and market participants. Read the full article below to understand the changes being considered and their potential implications for the AIM market.

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