Aquis Stock Exchange & United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority

Aquis Stock Exchange: Shein's bosses remain hopeful of securing approval to float on the Aquis Stock Exchange, which is their preferred exchange due to its diverse investor base. A listing here would be one of the biggest deals in a decade.

United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority: The United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority in the UK has reportedly secured approval for Shein's listing in March, but is now being pressured by Shein's China — Hong Kong filing to approve the London listing.

Aquis Stock Exchange: The Aquis Stock Exchange is the target market for Dangote Cement's secondary listing, which could provide a significant boost to its struggling equity market by attracting a major international listing.

United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority: The United Kingdom — Financial Conduct Authority's reforms to the UK's listing framework have made London more attractive for international issuers like Dangote Cement.