ESMA warns against investor protection risks and provides guidance on expected disclosures.
On 15 July 2021, ESMA published a statement on the prospectus disclosure and investor protection issues raised by special...more
7/19/2021
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The regulatory regime and disclosure requirements for listed companies in the UK will continue to evolve in 2020. Issuers and their advisers should be aware of the key legal developments that will occur during this year,...more
1/24/2020
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New length restrictions will require issuers to focus on key information for investors.
Under the Prospectus Regulation, which comes into force on 21 July 2019 (See EU Prospectus Regulation: New Format and Content...more
A new prospectus regulation (Regulation (EU) 2017/1129) (the Regulation) will come into direct effect on 20 July 2017, with a small number of provisions applying immediately and the remainder applying from 21 July 2019. The...more