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FCA Launches Consultations on the New Prospectus Regime and Public Offer Platforms

On 26 July 2024, the FCA published consultation papers on a new public offers and admissions to trading regime to replace the existing UK Prospectus Regulation, and on proposals to establish public offer platforms (POPs) as a...more

FCA Publishes Final Rules for Reformed Listing Regime

The new regime modernises the listing framework while maintaining robust standards to protect investors and ensure market integrity. On 11 July 2024, the FCA released the final rules for the new UK listing regime, which...more

ESMA Sets Out Good Practices for Calls With Analysts Ahead of MAR Closed Periods

The guidance was issued after ESMA and national regulators observed “high volatility episodes” in EU share prices, some of which took place shortly after pre-close calls with analysts....more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs June Edition 2024

FCA Issues Reminders on Annual Reporting and LTIP Disclosure Requirements - On 22 May 2024, the FCA published Primary Market Bulletin 49 (PMB 49) reminding listed companies of certain continuing obligations under the...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - May 2024 Edition

On 10 April 2024, the FCA published its consultation paper (CP24/7) on payment optionality for investment research. This followed the Investment Research Review’s report from summer 2023, which recommended that the FCA should...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - April 2024 Edition

On 5 March 2024, the Pre-Emption Group (PEG) published its first report monitoring the use of its updated Statement of Principles on the disapplication of pre-emption rights for UK listed companies. The Principles were...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - February 2024 Edition

On 20 December 2023, the FCA published consultation paper CP23/31 setting out detailed proposals for the new UK listing regime....more

FCA Unveils Final Measures to Make UK Listing Regime Match Fit Again

The consultation paper confirms a radical approach to bolster the international competitiveness of the UK markets and return to a disclosure-based listing framework. The FCA today published consultation paper CP23/31...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - November Edition

On 16 October 2023, Nikhil Rathi, Chief Executive of the FCA, delivered a speech at the City Dinner at Mansion House which describes the FCA’s work in supporting international competitiveness and growth. Amongst other things,...more

FCA Issues Warning on Market Soundings

The FCA reminds market soundings recipients of their obligations under UK MAR best practices for trading during the market sounding period. On 31 October 2023, the FCA published Market Watch 75 reminding firms of the...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - October Edition

Companies Invited to Voluntarily Adopt New Nature-related Financial Disclosure Framework - On 18 September 2023, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) published its final recommendations for...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - September Edition

On 10 August 2023, the FCA published Primary Market Bulletin 45, which describes its process for developing its policy position in relation to the new ISSB standards and developing climate-related transition plan guidance for...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - August Edition

New Legislative Measures to Strengthen UK Corporate Reporting - On 19 July 2023, the draft Companies (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) (Amendment) Regulations were laid in Parliament....more

FCA Publishes Further Engagement Papers on Prospectus Reforms

The FCA reveals its initial thinking on the regulatory framework for primary multilateral trading facilities and public offer platforms. On 13 July 2023, the FCA published its fifth and sixth engagement papers to solicit...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - June Edition

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

FCA Commences Dialogue on Prospectus Reforms

FCA takes an innovative approach to obtain feedback from industry and stakeholder groups. In May 2023, the FCA launched a process of engagement and dialogue on how the UK’s future prospectus regime could operate....more

FCA Proposes Radical Reforms to Encourage UK Listings

Proposals significantly reduce the regulatory burden on premium listed companies. On 3 May 2023, the FCA published a consultation paper CP23/10 which sets out a blueprint for changes to the UK listing regime and the...more

FCA Proposes Radical Reforms to Encourage UK Listings: 60-Second Read

Proposals dramatically reduce the regulatory burden on listed companies. On 3 May 2023, the FCA published a consultation paper CP23/10 which sets out a blueprint for changes to the UK listing regime. The key reform...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - May Edition

This edition covers the FCA’s priorities for the next 12 months, the ICGN statement on post-pandemic AGM practices, Takeover Code changes affecting competitive bids, and a proposed new corporate “failure to prevent fraud”...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs - April Edition

This edition covers upcoming reforms to the UK listing regime, the FCA’s Primary Market Bulletin 44, the launch of a review into the UK investment research landscape, the PLSA’s 2023 Stewardship and Voting Guidelines, and...more

FCA to Unveil Blueprint for Reforms to the Listing Regime

FCA chief executive’s speech indicates an exciting transition to a lighter regime and a true single listing segment. By James Inness, Anna Ngo, and Johannes Poon On 29 March 2023, FCA Chief Executive Nikhil Rathi delivered a...more

Recent Developments for UK PLCs

This first edition of 2023 covers recent guidance from the FCA’s Primary Market Bulletin 42 and Market Watch 71, major changes to the Takeover Code’s “acting in concert” presumptions, an FCA penalty for publishing misleading...more

Major Reforms to UK Secondary Capital Raising Processes

The landmark UK Secondary Capital Raising Review Report takes a holistic approach in making bold and comprehensive recommendations to improve the UK secondary capital raising processes and ecosystem. On 19 July 2022, HM...more

FCA Proposes to Unify the Listing Regime for Commercial Companies Under a Single Listing Segment

The regulator continues its Primary Markets Effectiveness Review to promote the competitiveness of a UK listing. On 26 May 2022, the FCA published a discussion paper (DP22/2) to seek further views on how to make the UK...more

FCA Finalises Rules to Improve Transparency Around Diversity of Boards and Executive Management

The new rules provide issuers with flexibility to report on representation of women by reference to either gender identity or sex. On 20 April 2022, the FCA published its final policy decision on the proposals set out in...more

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