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
The FCA has created a new category for sovereign controlled companies who will be eligible for premium listing if they comply with the requirements applicable to premium listed issuers, with some key exceptions.
Further to...more
The Financial Conduct Authority has published final rules creating a new category within its premium listing regime for companies controlled by a shareholder that is a sovereign country.
From 1 July, 2018, an issuer with a...more
The new rules are designed to improve the availability of information during the UK IPO process.
Key Points:
..New rules will be introduced from 1 July 2018 to change the timing and sequencing of the availability of...more
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
With less than two months until MAR takes effect, we set out below the practical steps London-listed issuers should take.
On 3 July 2016, the Market Abuse Regulation (2014/596/EU) (MAR) will come into force and replace...more
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• Green Paper on Capital Markets Union (CMU Green Paper) and Consultation on Prospectus Directive Review (PD Consultation)
• Consultation Period runs until 13 May 2015
• Prospectus Directive...more
Changes to FCA Listing Rules increase requirements for delisting a premium listed company with a controlling shareholder.
On 1 May 2014, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced changes to Listing Rule 5,...more