Exclusive: Fintech unicorns lukewarm on Reeves’ stamp duty holiday

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The London Stock Exchange has struggled to woo big fintechs to commit to an IPO Two of Britain’s most exciting IPO candiates have warned the Treasury’s recent overhaul of stamp duty on shares will not...

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