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AIM turns thirty: Junior market is all grown up


Published on 2025-01-04 17:21:13 - MSN
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  • The Alternative Investment Market was launched in June 1995 to give small and medium size growth companies access to capital.

The Alternative Investment Market (AIM), launched in 1995 by the London Stock Exchange, has reached its 30th anniversary, showcasing its evolution and growth over the decades. Initially aimed at providing smaller, growing companies with access to capital markets, AIM has become a significant platform for junior companies, with over 800 companies currently listed. The market has seen various economic cycles, regulatory changes, and shifts in investor sentiment, yet it has maintained its appeal by offering a less stringent regulatory environment compared to the main market, which encourages entrepreneurial ventures. The article highlights AIM's resilience, its role in fostering innovation, and its contribution to the UK economy by providing a stepping stone for companies to grow and potentially transition to larger markets. It also discusses the challenges AIM faces, including maintaining liquidity and attracting quality listings amidst competition from other global exchanges.

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