May 18, 2013

IPO changes demanded by fund managers following Facebook flop

Changes to the way IPOs have been handled have been called for by fund managers following the Facebook IPO flop. Fund managers are becoming increasingly concerned at overpriced IPOs and are looking for a healthier market to be produced.

Amongst the suggestions put forward to the FT are; unconflicted brokers to produce independent research and independent directors should be appointed far in advance of the IPO rather than weeks.

 

 

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