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Wise Moves: Why UK Companies Are Looking West for IPOs – and What ESG Has to Do With It

Wise Moves: Why UK Companies Are Looking West for IPOs – and What ESG Has to Do With It

In 2021, fintech unicorn Wise made headlines when it chose to go public on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) through a direct listing — a vote of confidence in the UK capital markets. Fast-forward to 2025, and the company is now considering a switch to the US, joining a wave of UK firms drawn to the deeper pools of capital across the Atlantic.

The Bank That Broke Rank: What HSBC’s Net-Zero Exit Means for the Financial Sector

The Bank That Broke Rank: What HSBC’s Net-Zero Exit Means for the Financial Sector

HSBChas officially withdrawn from theUnited Nations(UN)-backedNet-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA), becoming the first major UK bank to do so. This decision has sparked debate across the financial world — is this a step toward climate pragmatism, or a retreat from accountability? As more banks question the value of collective climate commitments, the rise of AI in sustainability could reshape the net-zero journey altogether.