The FCA is moving towards formalising issuers’ compliance with the TCFD recommendations.
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..The FCA is proposing that premium listed commercial companies will need to disclose how they have implemented the...more
The regulatory regime and disclosure requirements for listed companies in the UK will continue to evolve in 2020. Issuers and their advisers should be aware of the key legal developments that will occur during this year,...more
1/24/2020
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Buyers’ best defence against M&A fraud requires rigorous, pre-closing due diligence — when fraud is suspected, deal teams should seek legal advice and proceed with caution.
Recent high-profile fraud cases gravely...more
10/29/2019
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New length restrictions will require issuers to focus on key information for investors.
Under the Prospectus Regulation, which comes into force on 21 July 2019 (See EU Prospectus Regulation: New Format and Content...more
The full regulation will come into force in July, imposing new requirements for prospectuses -
The new EU Prospectus Regulation will take full effect on 21 July 2019. Issuers and other parties to capital markets...more