US listings market bursts back to life with busiest week in 4 years
Deals worth $4bn raise hopes of long-awaited recovery for IPOs after drought
Deals worth $4bn raise hopes of long-awaited recovery for IPOs after drought

Recent string of listings offers hope after prolonged slowdown

Bankers and lawyers cautiously optimistic that investor confidence is returning

Law firms and consultants start to recruit specialists again after three-year dearth of listings work

Almost a dozen firms preparing UK flotation of a portfolio company in next 12 months

Blank cheque companies are enjoying a fresh moment in the sun as the traditional IPO market struggles

Volatility is keeping market-making desks active at a time when mergers and issuance have slowed