Gareth Hollingsworth
Gareth Hollingsworth writes for Debuto Journal and other Independent Journal publications, covering IPOs, direct listings and exchange listings and SEC filings and securities regulation. Reporting under this byline is prepared by the Independent Journal editorial desk from primary sources, with AI assistance, and reviewed under our editorial policy.
10 articles
Tokenized Treasury Fund Deal Sits Outside Exchange Listing Rules
Ironlight Markets, a FINRA-member broker-dealer, has announced an agreement with FundBridge Capital tied to an on-chain ultra short Treasury fund. Here is what is known.

Exchange Listing Rules: Reading Past Newswire 'Market News' Noise
Two October 6 releases sat in 'stock market news' feeds yet say nothing about exchanges. Here is how to separate real listing signals from newswire noise.
Gravitics Merger Amendment Puts a Nasdaq Listing on the Table
Non-Invasive Monitoring Systems amended its Gravitics merger a third time, targeting an Oct. 30 closing, a $125 million offering and an exchange uplisting.

Nasdaq vs. NYSE: Advantages of Listing on Each Exchange
Nasdaq vs NYSE compared for issuers: entry standards, market structure, governance rules, fees and process, so a company can judge which exchange listing fits.
Stock Exchange Direct Listing Rules at Nasdaq and the NYSE
How a stock exchange direct listing works, and what Nasdaq and the NYSE require: valuations, price and float tests, opening auctions and SEC registration.

The Listing Process: From Application to First Trade
A step-by-step guide to the exchange listing process: eligibility review, application, staff review, SEC registration, approval and the first day of trading.

NYSE Listing Standards Explained for Domestic Companies
NYSE listing standards explained: the distribution, market value, price and financial tests in Section 102.01 of the Listed Company Manual, plus governance.
First Northern Credits Nasdaq Listing for Higher Trading Volume
First Northern Community Bancorp says its April 24 Nasdaq Capital Market move and Russell 3000 addition lifted liquidity, though Q2 net income fell to $4.7M.
ConnectM Rebuilds Its Equity With Exchange Listing Rules in View
ConnectM's July 2026 investor deck shows equity swinging from a $23.8 million deficit to $22.1 million pro forma as it eyes a national exchange uplisting.
Nasdaq Initial Listing Bar Rises for SPACs Under April Rule Filing
Nasdaq's SR-NASDAQ-2026-033 raised initial listing thresholds for SPACs on its Global and Capital Markets, citing warrant accounting and parity with NYSE.