Queens Lane publishes research and insights on capital markets trends, drawing on own experiences as well as perspectives from senior market participants across investment banks, law firms and advisers.

Our flagship publication is the ECM Leaders Survey, an annual report capturing and aggregating views from leading capital markets professionals on IPO markets, listing venues and broader equity capital markets developments.

ECM Leaders Survey.

An annual survey of senior ECM professionals across banks, law firms and advisers exploring trends shaping IPO markets.

ECM Leaders Survey 2026

The 2026 ECM Leaders Survey brings together perspectives from senior capital markets professionals across banks, law firms and advisers on the outlook for IPO markets and broader equity capital markets activity.

ECM Leaders Survey 2025

The 2025 ECM Leaders Survey captured views from leading ECM bankers on market activity, regional trends and structural changes.

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