UK regulators announce a further package of measures to ease the burden on issuers.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, UK regulators have published further measures affecting issuers, to try to preserve the flow of...more
The FCA is moving towards formalising issuers’ compliance with the TCFD recommendations.
Key Points:
..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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Commission Delegated Regulation ,
Corporate Governance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Diversity ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
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EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU MAR) ,
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Prospectus Regulation (PR3) ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Regulatory Standards ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Shareholder Rights ,
Shareholders ,
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) ,
Transparency ,
UK
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 revised Code clarifies requirements for accountability, workforce engagement, and board diversity.
Key Points:
..The revised Code focuses on the application of flexible Principles on a “comply or explain”...more
Companies should conduct thorough due diligence in light of closer scrutiny from stakeholders and governmental and non-governmental bodies.
Companies are facing increasing pressure to report on environmental, social, and...more
3/13/2018
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Corporate Governance ,
Corporate Social Responsibility ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Policies ,
Financial Reporting ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Shareholder Activism ,
Shareholders ,
Stakeholder Engagement ,
UK
The FCA seeks to improve transparency in the UK equity IPO process.
The FCA is proposing significant reforms to the UK equity IPO process, in order to address its concerns that investors should be receiving better...more