Private acquisitions strip more than $1tn from European equity markets

Private acquisitions have removed over $1 trillion from European equity markets in the past decade, according to a report by HSBC Global Research and New Financial, highlighting the shift from public to private capital. The report notes that 1,013 European companies have been acquired, compared to only 130 that relocated to the US stock market, raising concerns about diminishing liquidity and investment in Europe. Policymakers are urged to reform public markets, as the current climate, exacerbated by market volatility and private equity’s substantial cash reserves, could lead to increased private buyouts of listed firms.

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