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
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
6/5/2024
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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
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
9/5/2023
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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
6/5/2023
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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 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
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
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
1/21/2022
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The expansion would include Shenzhen Stock Exchange and potentially European stock exchanges, and would permit overseas issuers to raise capital in China through CDR listings.
On 17 December 2021, the China Securities...more
1/18/2022
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The new rules aim to make London a more attractive listing venue for founder-led and other innovative IPO candidates.
On 2 December 2021, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Policy Statement (PS21/22)...more
Proposals reflect growing investor focus on the ESG performance of listed companies.
The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation setting out proposed changes to its Listing Rules (LRs) and...more
The revised criteria allow UK-listed SPACs to avoid a suspension of their shares when announcing a de-SPAC deal.
The UK, acting through the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), will implement a new SPAC listing regime from...more
The FCA is consulting on extending its rules to standard listed issuers.
On 22 June 2021, the FCA published a Consultation Paper (CP21/18) on extending the application of the existing climate-related disclosure...more
6/28/2021
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Proposed changes to the UK Listing Rules would allow certain SPACs to avoid a listing suspension.
Key Points:
..The FCA is proposing to amend its rules so that SPACs meeting certain conditions and disclosure...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
On 13 July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) proposed a relaxation of certain aspects of the premium listing segment for sovereign-controlled companies.
The proposed new rules will create a new premium listing...more