Initial Public Offerings: A good time to float
Following successful initial public offerings by Direct Line Group and Esure, many industry commentators believe market conditions are currently perfect for further flotations. So, is it time for others to go public?
Initial public offerings have been rare for the past 18 months, but recent successful flotations in the insurance sector – and improving market conditions – have now made them a tantalising
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