Britain Eases SPAC Rules as Global Watchdog puts Sector on Watch: Report

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Britain has eased rules for so-called special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to attract more listings to London, just as global regulators have put a watch on SPACs, which may already be peaking in popularity, Reuters reports.

After a surge in activity in SPACs on Wall Street and more recently in the European Union and emerging markets, Britain is keen that London is not left behind. Read more.

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