Neil Shah, the head of tech primary markets at the London Stock Exchange (LSE), doesn’t have the easiest job.

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December 1, 2025
London Stock Exchange tech boss: The US-UK valuation gap is a myth
After years of sluggish IPO activity and high-profile scaleups fleeing to New York, Neil Shah says the tide is turning
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