Brexit a big factor in companies snubbing London for New York, says senior economist

Brexit a big factor in companies snubbing London for New York, says senior economist

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rexit has been a “big contributing factor” in companies snubbing the City of London and listing in New York, a senior economist said on Monday.

Simon French, Head of Research at Panmure Gordon, said UK stock market valuations had slumped since the 2016 vote to leave the EU.