A service operated by the Exchange, in its role as competent authority for listing, which ensures that price-sensitive information from listed and USM companies is collected and then disseminated to all RNS subscribers at the same time.
The regulatory information service which was and still is operated by the LSE for regulatory announcements, was not part of the listing authority function and remained with the LSE post transfer of the competent authority for listing.
Part of the Stock Exchange system for ensuring announcements by listed companies is disseminated fairly through the market. See also Company Announcements Office.