This eUpdate focuses on the eligibility requirements, process and continuing obligations for a company with a primary listing in a jurisdiction outside the UK which is seeking a secondary listing on the Main Market of the...more
On 6 September 2024, the Capital Markets Industry Taskforce (CMIT) published the Capital Markets Of Tomorrow report (CMOT). CMOT sets out the “UK elevator pitch” for the reformed UK capital markets, engages in some judicious...more
A new Takeover Panel consultation proposes to narrow the scope of the companies subject to the Takeover Code (the “Code”). ...more
While the British media is currently focussed on a small number of large-cap companies, formerly listed in London, choosing to move their listings to New York, there is another story which is not so well publicised. Many...more
On 20 December 2023, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published a further consultation paper (CP23/31) (the “December Consultation Paper”) for reforming the UK listing regime....more
This edition covers proposed major reforms to the listing and prospectus regimes, corporate governance reforms largely relating to audit and internal controls, and proposed changes to the Takeover Code affecting the...more
On 3 May 2023, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (the “FCA”) published significant further proposals in a consultation paper (CP23/10) for reforming the UK listing regime....more
Broad reform to listing regimes, growing ESG scrutiny, and increasing retail participation in fundraisings are among the areas to watch. Last year was memorable for UK equity capital markets (ECM). The IPO market was at...more