On 22nd January 2026, RetailBook joined industry leaders from Peel Hunt, LSEG, the Financial Conduct Authority, and Dickson Minto to discuss a critical turning point for our markets: The Power of Retail.
While the UK currently has the lowest rate of retail investment in the G7, the conversation at our panel made one thing certain: the time is now. At RetailBook, we see this as a mandate for growth.
Key Takeaways from the Discussion
Regulatory Winds of Change
With the new Public Offers and Admissions to Trading (POATR) regime taking effect this month, the barriers for issuers to include retail tranches are falling.
Cultural Shift
The panel noted that boards should no longer ask why retail should be involved, but rather “why not?” Retail capital provides the liquidity and long-term support UK companies need to thrive.
Infrastructure is Ready
RetailBook’s platform is already bridging the gap, having facilitated over 400 transactions and £1.5 billion in retail capital.
The foundations are now in place—from digital distribution via our broker partners to streamlined compliance. By building a more inclusive investment culture, we aren’t just helping individuals grow their wealth; we are strengthening the entire UK economic engine.
A huge thank you to the speakers Lucy Rigby KC MP, Helen Boyd (FCA), Charlie Walker (LSEG), and our fellow panellists for a truly galvanising session.
Let’s keep the momentum going. The era of the retail-inclusive IPO is here.
If you’d like to learn more about the POATR regulatory changes, read our in-depth analysis.
