PLUS Markets plc (“PLUS”) is a new stock exchange for London.  Its quote-driven (market-maker) electronic trading platform currently trades a broad range of securities including full coverage of all London-listed shares like the FTSE 100, and unlisted shares quoted on the AIM and PLUS markets. It is a Recognised Investment Exchange in the UK and a Market Operator under MiFID, authorised to operate both secondary and primary markets.

The PLUS trading platform (known as the “secondary market” in equity markets terminology) offers an execution venue for trading securities listed elsewhere in London and Europe, as well as its own PLUS primary market, combining independent price formation with trade reporting.

The PLUS “primary market” is a quotation and listing destination, offering a meeting-place for companies and capital in London.  

Over 200 small & mid-cap companies are currently on the “PLUS-quoted” market segment, an exchange-regulated market for small and mid-cap companies.  It offers an alternative to AIM for high-quality applicants offering the potential for investment returns.

Following receipt of RIE status, a new “PLUS-listed” market is now open for business, as an EU Regulated Market for listed securities.  It offers a choice of admission options (i.e. the LSE’s Main Market or the PLUS-listed market) for companies admitted to the Official List by the FSA’s UK Listing Authority.