The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) provided issuers and market participants with commentary in light of the COVID-19 pandemic in its Primary Market Bulletin 27, published on March 17, 2020.
The FCA have stated that...more
On 18 February 2020, the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published advice to companies and auditors on COVID-19 risk disclosures. At that time, the FRC said the advice was particularly relevant for companies either...more
Statement by the FCA -
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) issued a statement relating to COVID-19 on 4 March 2020. It stated that the FCA is working closely with the financial services sector to ensure it is...more
As the 2020 annual general meeting ("AGM") season approaches, public companies incorporated in England and Wales need to consider what actions they can take to ensure their AGM is compliant with the law and how to facilitate...more
Companies subject to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), including companies listed on the London Stock Exchange, must disclose inside information to the market as soon as possible. There are very limited circumstances in...more