The budget and capital markets
November 1, 2024
With private markets proliferating, the budget offered an opportunity to explore how capital markets have evolved in recent years
Avenir Registrars celebrates 10 years of innovation. What do advisers and issuers see happening next?
October 1, 2024
In this article, we cover some of the key considerations that sit front of mind in the world of share registry in 2024
Avenir’s work in debt securities registry – a client’s view
September 1, 2024
Whilst Avenir may be best known as an equity registrar, we also undertake a significant…
A look into the future…
August 1, 2024
With a growing number of companies delisting, Avenir Registrars is leading change by looking to evolve and innovate
Avenir at 10 years
July 1, 2024
Avenir is celebrating 10 years having set about transforming the industry by leveraging state-of-art technology
Jai Baker appointed as Head of Business Development
June 4, 2024
Avenir Registrars appoints industry expert Jai Baker as Head of Business Development to further bolster Avenir's market-leading proposition
London’s listing challenges – are multiple headwinds to blame?
June 1, 2024
Has London left itself at a competitive disadvantage given the seemingly relentless burdens listed companies have to navigate?
Catenai deploys first fully digital share register on AIM with Avenir
May 1, 2024
An innovative partnership between Catenai Plc and Avenir Registrars has deployed the first fully digital share register on London’s AIM Market
PISCES – a threat or opportunity for AIM?
April 1, 2024
Momentum has been building towards the creation of PISCES as London’s latest attempt to reinvigorate capital markets
Labour’s plans for capital markets. Can digitisation provide a quick win?
March 1, 2024
Labour has published a state of the nation report titled Financing Growth and laying out its plans for the financial services industry
Digital communications with shareholders – the “dividend effect” and how to manage it.
February 1, 2024
Is the lack of universal adoption of digital services a problem and what can issuers do to make their own lives easier?
Listing reform, indexation and retail investor involvement. Will the proposed public market of the future serve the public any better?
January 1, 2024
The FCA has published its latest consultation paper following on from the listing reform process which was first proposed back in May 2023
The 2023 Autumn Statement – did it contain sharp insight as to how HMG see markets of the future?
December 1, 2023
In last month’s Autumn Statement there were some interesting moves that have the potential to bolster the UK’s popularity as a listing venue
A storm in a teacup – would abolition of IHT really hit AIM?
November 1, 2023
Ahead of the Autumn Statement there has been speculation that the government could cancel inheritance tax. Here are our thoughts.
Technology, trust and price. Why securities markets don’t need distributed ledgers…
October 1, 2023
We believe that some core aspects of traditional securities markets cannot benefit from distributed ledgers owing to these three key factors
Why parallel registry systems offer a charter for digitisation success
September 1, 2023
Can we provide issuers with a comprehensive choice that delivers a flexible register and reflects the needs of some sizable minorities?
What next for securities registration?
August 1, 2023
Our thoughts on the progress that has been made so far in moving the UK shareholder framework into a purely electronic format
Market reform gaining traction – a boost or a liability for AIM?
June 1, 2023
Will innovation come at a cost to established markets, or will the benefits be delivered in a more uniform way across the industry as a whole?
Does Blockchain pave the way for capital market reform?
May 1, 2023
Does Blockchain provide a genuine route ahead, or is it a case of promoting technology to provide an over-engineered outcome?
DIs and GDRs – can they reignite the UK market?
April 1, 2023
We take a look at some of the flexible options that exist today when it comes to how international companies access the London market
Avenir Registrars adds Kenny Lam to Business Development team
March 15, 2023
Avenir Registrars, the next generation securities registrar, has today announced the appointment of Kenny Lam…
Digital is much broader than blockchain – The path to digital certification of holder records
March 1, 2023
The recently published UK Jurisdiction Taskforce legal statement provided a helpful reference in addressing critical questions
The rise of investor activism – what it means for issuers
February 1, 2023
Individual investors are readily able to help sculpt the companies they own a slice of. Can a registrar help lessen the load for issuers?
Avenir Registrars IPO outlook for 2023
January 1, 2023
IPO markets struggled in 2022. It’s not the first time this has happened, so how long do you think the slump will last?
Avenir 2022 year in review
December 1, 2022
We thought a quick round-up of some of 2022’s major events would make a good way to conclude the year.
Thinking of delisting? Consider it the start of a new chapter, not the end of the book.
November 1, 2022
Given the mounting macroeconomic headwinds, more companies will make the decision that the public market environment isn’t right for them
Opportunities for debt funding for smaller companies
October 1, 2022
Our critical insight in to how debt funding is faring with the current headwinds, and how we are seeing appetites start to change
Regulatory changes set to reshape UK markets
August 1, 2022
We’ve seen another slew of announcements in recent weeks that again have the potential to reshape how the UK’s capital markets will function
In a world of rising costs, keeping listings fees low has never been more important
July 1, 2022
The financial headwinds facing companies who want to maintain a public market listing continue to grow
Can a flurry of legislative changes drive fresh listing activity?
June 1, 2022
Last month we wrote on the state of the UK’s IPO market but recent weeks have seen two potentially fundamental developments.
IPO activity for the year so far – down, but not out?
May 1, 2022
Whilst some momentum may have ebbed from the market, there’s still a healthy enough stream of new equity issuances being seen
A risk or an opportunity for AIM?
April 1, 2022
As investors hunt out private equity opportunities, Avenir Registrars asks if this is a risk or an opportunity for AIM?
Why CSDR progress in Ireland is a wake-up call for all.
March 1, 2022
This CSDR migration presents a significant burden for the majority of issuers who will need to track down holders of physical certificates
Why we’re cheering the ASOS migration to the main board
February 1, 2022
It’s taken long enough to happen, but finally ASOS has confirmed it is to move up to the main board of the London Stock Exchange
Market infrastructure evolution in 2022 and beyond
January 1, 2022
Hardeep Tamana, Managing Director of Avenir Registrars, takes a look at the year ahead for the capital market infrastructure evolution
2021 in review
December 1, 2021
It’s difficult to think that another year is fast coming to a close, with the…
Ecotricity’s gambit for Good Energy and the importance of shareholder visibility
November 1, 2021
Ecotricity’s hostile bid to takeover AIM-listed Good Energy may appear to be nothing out of the ordinary but two key factors have been in play
The role of the receiving agent
October 1, 2021
Samiul Siddique, Head of Capital Markets at Avenir Registrars, looks the role played by a Receiving Agent both during the IPO process and beyond.
CSDR in Ireland reaches the final stretch – will the UK follow the roadmap?
September 1, 2021
Policymakers in the UK will be watching these developments closely but pushing back the automation aspects would come at a real economic cost
Public companies are a public good
August 1, 2021
The Chairman's thoughts on why we need to ensure that public companies continue to be perceived as a public good
Why it’s never too soon to start thinking about an IPO
July 1, 2021
Failing to be prepared for an IPO can create unnecessary headaches when a listing process is officially underway
The Hill Review – a step in the right direction, but the infrastructure must be there
June 1, 2021
The Hill review has potential to make London a more attractive proposition as an IPO venue and turbo-charge prospects for retail investors
Cross border securities issuance under renewed focus
May 1, 2021
As a consequence of Brexit, we have seen growing interest in the ability for issuers to work cross-border
Why a broking background gives Avenir Registrars an edge
April 1, 2021
Samiul Siddique, head of Capital Markets at Avenir Registrars on setting up an ISIN, CREST enablement, issuances, coupon and dividend payments
Why quick access to shareholder records matters
March 1, 2021
The second half of 2020 was acknowledged as having seen an uptick in merger and acquisition activity; a trend forecast to continue
How Avenir holds down costs and boosts service
February 1, 2021
Keeping costs in check is always important. We maximise efficiency and value to customers by reducing CREST fees, using an Investor Portal and QR Codes
AIM 2020 IPO Review – Avenir’s perspective
January 1, 2021
Introduction What a year that was - and for all the wrong reasons. Starting with…
How Avenir takes a different approach to pricing
December 1, 2020
Back in October, we wrote about our support for those Irish companies who have found…
AGMs & EGMs in a post-COVID world
November 1, 2020
The COVID pandemic has wrecked lives and livelihoods across the globe, but businesses have been…
Why big changes for Irish issued and settled securities lie ahead
October 1, 2020
For almost 30 years, shares and many other securities which are traded on the Euronext…
Will listing costs still dominate in a post-COVID world?
September 1, 2020
As financial markets and the wider economy emerge from the COVID-19 lock-down, will issuers be…
Lighting the economic touchpaper for a brighter tomorrow
August 1, 2020
Many hope that a new entrepreneurial dynamism can be the saviour of the UK economy,…
Why technology is at the heart of everything we do
July 1, 2020
In 2014, we established Avenir Registrars with the intention of bringing something new to the…
Shareholder Rights Directive II is looming – what you need to know
June 1, 2020
The first Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD) was implemented in 2007 with the aim of encouraging…
The debate over shareholder pre-emption rights masks a bigger issue
May 1, 2020
The current economic climate has resulted in a growing number of companies seeking fresh capital,…
Avenir Registrars completes 250th issuance
April 8, 2020
Versatile corporate registrar sees sustained growth London, April 8th 2020 - Avenir Registrars Ltd, a…
Remote working really is Business As Usual at Avenir Registrars
April 1, 2020
Remote working really is Business As Usual at Avenir Registrars A lot has changed over…
Challenges of mini-bond issuance
March 1, 2020
Recent developments in the mini-bond issuance arena have caused significant concerns which many consider will…
Dematerialisation set to challenge issuers and investors alike
February 1, 2020
Dematerialisation, it’s not the method by which crew members transport to planets in Star Trek…
Avenir Registrars – an introduction
January 1, 2020
At Avenir, we see ourselves as a next generation registrar for issuers of debt and…
Is now the time for the UK to rebuild a domestic corporate bond market?
October 23, 2018
As far back as the 1960’s, the attractive tax status of Eurobonds saw the UK’s…
Avenir adds QR codes to share certificates in first for industry
October 9, 2018
London, October 9th 2018 - Avenir Registrars Ltd, a provider of CREST registrar services, has…
Avenir delivers first white label registry service to UK’s leading positive investment platform, Ethex
July 26, 2018
London, July 26th 2018 - Avenir Registrars Ltd, a provider of registrar services, has today…
Avenir Registrars signs 100th client
January 16, 2018
New corporate registrar sees growth accelerating London, January 16th 2018 - Avenir Registrars Ltd, a…