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The Bre-X Mining Scandal: Part 5 – A Guide for the 2024 Compliance Professional (Part 1)

As we close out this series on the Bre-X mining scandal, the lessons from this notorious case continue to resonate, especially for today’s compliance professionals. The fraud that led to the downfall of Bre-X and the ensuing...more

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HKEx’s Enhanced Climate Disclosure Requirements

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On 14 April 2024, the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited published conclusions to its consultation on the enhancement of climate-related disclosures under its environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) framework. With...more

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Statutory Powers of Sale

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In 2023, we saw an increase in both voluntary administration and receivership appointments in Australia. In the context of Australia's economic climate this was unsurprising — debtor companies were grappling with volatile...more

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The CFTC Proposes Expansive Business and Governance Rules for Registered Derivatives Markets

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") recently proposed new and modified conflicts of interest, fitness, and governance regulations for swap execution facilities ("SEFs") and designated contract markets ("DCMs")....more

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NYSE Issues 2024 Listed Company Compliance Guidance Memo

The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”), through the NYSE Regulation staff, has issued its annual Listed Company Compliance Guidance Memo for 2024 (“Memo”), which informs NYSE-listed companies of new matters, including the...more

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NYSE Receives Approval to Limit Reach of Shareholder Approval Rule

On December 26, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) approved an amended proposal submitted by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that narrows the scope of the NYSE’s shareholder approval requirement for a...more

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NYSE Updates Shareholder Approval Rule

The NYSE amended its shareholder approval rules to make it easier for listed companies to sell securities to passive existing shareholders without obtaining shareholder approval.  The SEC approved the change on an accelerated...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Global M&A Activity Endures Headwinds in 2023 and Displays Resilience Going Into 2024

Key Points - - While interest rates, uncertainty and other factors negatively impacted deal activity in 2023, we saw a steady flow of carve-outs, spin-offs and joint ventures that offered creative ways to achieve strategic...more

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Waivers of Code of Conduct for Nasdaq Listed Companies

On September 5, 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) posted and declared effective a Nasdaq rule proposal modifying requirements related to a waiver of the code of conduct in Listing Rules 5610 and...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

ESG in 2023: A Mid-Year Review

As predicted in our February 1, 2023, client alert, “ESG in 2022 and Predictions for 2023,” a global economic slowdown and ongoing backlash in the U.S. have slowed the momentum of some aspects of the environmental, social and...more

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Pre-Emption Group’s revised Statement of Principles – emerging trends from this year’s AGMs

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It’s been nearly six months since the Pre-Emption Group (PEG) published its revised Statement of Principles on Disapplying Pre-emption Rights (Principles) and corresponding template resolutions. The revised Principles support...more

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The General Guide to the UK Takeover Regime

This guide summarises certain key provisions of the Code with a focus on issues that are likely to be of particular concern to a bidder. Although reference is made to other statutory and regulatory instruments and regimes,...more

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Maintaining Perspective: Governance and Disclosure Reminders for Public Companies

Companies will be affected in a variety of ways by the receivership of Signature Bank, Silicon Valley Bank or any other similarly situated financial institution. Companies may face difficulty accessing bank facilities or the...more

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2023 Listed Guidance for NYSE and NYSE American Issuers

On January 17, 2023, the annual NYSE Guidance Memo and NYSE American Guidance Memo (each, a “Guidance Memo” and collectively, the “Guidance Memos”) were released. The Guidance Memos highlighted policies significant and...more

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Update: Russia Introduces Restrictions on Investors’ Ability to Restructure Holdings in or Exit Russian LLCs

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Until recently, investors were not generally restricted in selling their (participatory) equity interests in Russian limited liability companies (LLCs). However, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued Decree No. 618,...more

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CBCA Amendments Take Effect August 31, 2022

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Amendments to the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) that impose majority voting requirements, annual director terms, a prohibition on slate voting and a change to the period during which shareholders must deliver...more

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FCA Releases Three-Year Strategy and Business Plan

On 7 April 2022 the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) released a three-year strategy for 2022-2025(the “Strategy”), setting out how the FCA aims to improve outcomes for UK consumers and markets. This was released alongside...more

Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP

E Is for Earth Day … and ESG - April 2022 | Issue No. 172 - ESG for Earth Day

Earth Day is an annual event each April 22nd to promote environmental sustainability. This year’s theme is “Invest in Our Planet.” Put in other terms, it’s promoting the “E” in ESG investing.   ...more

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EU Commission adopts RTS under the SFDR

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Summary - On 6 April 2022, the European Commission announced that is has adopted the regulatory technical standards to be used by financial market participants when disclosing sustainability-related information under the...more

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Financial Daily Dose 9.27.2021 | Top Story: U.S. and Huawei Resolve Long-Simmering Dispute Over Meng Wanzhou

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Friday’s sudden end to the years-long Meng Wanzhou drama (she, the Huawei scion and exec who had been under house arrest in Canada and the subject of possible extradition to the U.S. who was released and returned to China)...more

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Annual Review of Federal Securities Regulation

INTRODUCTION - This Annual Review (“Review”) was prepared by the Subcommittee on Annual Review of the Committee on Federal Regulation of Securities of the ABA Business Law Section. The Review covers significant...more

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5 things you need to know about … the FCA’s 2021/22 business plan

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1. What is the FCA's 2021/22 business plan? The FCA's 2021/22 business plan (the "Business Plan") was published on 15 July 2021 (see here). It provides areas of focus for the FCA in both consumer and wholesale markets, as...more

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FCA Publishes 2021/22 Business Plan

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On 15 July 2021, the FCA published its latest Business Plan for 2021/22 which sets out the FCA’s key priorities and objectives for the year ahead. In its latest Business Plan, the FCA’s Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi...more

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UK’s Financial Conduct Authority Publishes Its New 2021/22 Business Plan

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its 2021/22 Business Plan on July 15, setting out its future role, priorities, and how it intends to deliver them. The FCA’s website contains a summary and full copy of the...more

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What Is a Sustainability-Linked Loan, and Should My Company Get One?

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Under pressure from shareholder groups, investors and customers, you might already have “green initiatives” in your business plan, and you probably have already identified risks related to climate change and other social and...more

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