Alternative Investment Market

British

noun

AIM. a market on the London Stock Exchange enabling small companies to raise capital and have their shares traded in a market without the expenses of a main-market listing

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Alternative Investment Market

Ashley has also called for explanations over the decisions that led to the club being delisted from the Alternative Investment Market.

From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2015

Rangers will also have to appoint a new nominated advisor - the company that manages Rangers International Football Club's listing on the Alternative Investment Market.

From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2015

Sky Capital went public in Britain in 2002 and was traded on London’s Alternative Investment Market, where there are fewer rules than on other markets.

From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2012

But, no, if the FSA plans are adopted, Goodwin would have to accept a lower-grade "standard" listing in London, or shove off to the Alternative Investment Market.

From The Guardian ● Oct. 4, 2012

The shares began trading at 505 pence on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange, but they now trade at just 22.50 pence.

From Reuters ● Aug. 31, 2010

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