PLUS Markets Group
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| Type | Stock Exchange |
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| Location | London, United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2005 |
| Key people | Cyril Theret (CEO) Giles Vardey (Chairman) |
| No. of listings | 174[1] |
| Website | plusmarketsgroup.com |
PLUS is an international retail-focused stock exchange based in London, UK. It is regulated by the Financial Services Authority as a Recognised Investment Exchange and classed as a Market Operator under MiFID. As a stock exchange, PLUS offers both listing services (primary market) and trading services (secondary market).
PLUS’ primary markets provide an ideal listing and quotation destination for ambitious companies, funds and issuers looking for straightforward and cost-effective access to London’s capital. Growth companies can float on the PLUS-quoted market, an exchange-regulated market with clear, flexible and transparent entry criteria. The PLUS-listed market provides access to the Official List of the FSA’s UK Listing Authority (Standard or Premium segments). PLUS provides choice when it comes to admission to market.
PLUS’ secondary market offers trading services in over 9,000 securities including London-listed shares (including the FTSE 100), European liquid shares, and shares quoted on PLUS-quoted and AIM. Its market share dominates the retail arena and is growing steadily. PLUS also provides real time data which can be accessed via leading market data vendors.