Do You Want To Know More About The London Stock Exchange?

The London Stock Exchange is one of the three major (ranked by monetary value) exchanges on earth. The LSE also has the distinction of being the oldest in the world.

The rules, regulations and workings are complex in places which is why we are here to guide you through. Much of that in depth information can be found on the pages indexed to the left of this text. For this page, we'll cover more general information.

The London Stock Exchange can chart it's history back over 300 years to the early 17th century coffee houses of London. These days, it is home to some of the world's biggest and best companies which enables it to play a dominant role in international finance.

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The london stock exchange actually operates in a number of related areas. These are:

Equity markets

The LSE enables companies from around the world to raise the capital they need to grow, by listing securities on it's efficient, transparent and well-regulated markets. Through our two primary markets � the Main Market and AIM � companies can gain access to one of the world�s deepest and most liquid pools of investment capital.

Trading services

LSE offers the trading platforms used by broking firms around the world to buy and sell securities. The systems provide fast and efficient access to trading, allowing investors and institutions to tap quickly into equity, bond and derivative markets. Internationally recognised standards of regulation and market practice make the London markets some of the most attractive and liquid in the world. More than 300 firms worldwide trade as members of the London Stock Exchange.

Market information

LSE supplies high-quality, real-time prices, news and other information to the global financial community. Strong relationships with data vendors help ensure the markets receive the information they depend upon.

Derivatives

The LSE has a derivatives business which is a diversification beyond traditional core equity markets. EDX London is the international equity derivatives exchange. The UK covered warrants market is one of the world's fastest growing investment markets.