London Stock Exchange

www.londonstockexchange.com
Tel : 44 20 7797 1000
Fax : 44 20 7334 8954
 

Representatives

Chairman : Dr. Chris Gibson-Smith
Chief Executive : Mr. Xavier Rolet
 

 

Types of Securities Traded Name of Trading Systems (cash and derivatives) Trading Hours
Large cap (Circa 210) SETS 8:00 - 16:35
Other UK Equities SEAQ
SEATS Plus (inc AIM)
8:00 - 16:30
8:00 - 16:30
International Equities International Order Book SEAQ International
International Retail Service
Variable
Gilts and Fixed Interest    8:00 - 16:30
Traditional Options   8:00 - 16:30

 

Supervisory Body

Financial Services Authority (recognized Investment Exchange)

Name of Clearing & Settlement Organization

CREST
Euroclear/Cedel/Local Systems

Settlement Cycle

T + 3
T + 1

Name of Central Securities Depository

CREST

Commissions on Transactions levied by Exchange

Stamp Duty (0.5 %) & Capital Gains Tax

Taxes on Dividends, Interests

Dependent on taxpayer - at taxpayer's marginal rate of taxation.

2007 Share ownership thresholds (%)

Short selling (Yes / No)

Short selling conditions (if any)
 

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