In recent years, we have seen more class action securities claims against UK listed companies — akin to US style “stock-drop” litigation.
These claims are typically brought by groups of investors, backed by financing...more
2/6/2025
/ Class Action ,
Corporate Governance ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Environmental Social & Governance (ESG) ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Investors ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Securities Litigation ,
Stock Drop Litigation ,
Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) ,
UK
This publication provides an overview of the top trending issues as we approach this year’s AGM and reporting season. We highlight key legal and regulatory developments impacting AGM and annual reporting practices....more
The proposals seek to address engagement feedback which called for a more effective stewardship model that would support UK competitiveness and growth.
On 11 November 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) launched...more
On 13 August 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), as part of a cross-regulatory group comprising the FCA, Companies House, HMRC and Charity Commission for England and Wales, published a discussion paper on the future...more
This publication provides an overview of the top trending issues as we approach this year’s AGM and reporting season. We highlight key areas of AGM practices and reporting that will need to adapt to recent legal and...more
1/15/2024
/ Artificial Intelligence ,
Climate Change ,
Corporate Governance ,
Cybersecurity ,
Diversity ,
Diversity and Inclusion Standards (D&I) ,
Investors ,
Proxy Season ,
Proxy Voting Guidelines ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Reporting Requirements ,
UK
The FRC’s future work will be assessed through the lens of the UK’s economic growth and international competitiveness.
On 7 November 2023, the FRC announced a significant and wide-ranging policy update which included a...more
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
11/2/2023
/ Climate Change ,
Consultation ,
Corporate Governance ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Green Finance ,
Listing Standards ,
Net Zero ,
New Guidance ,
Publicly-Traded Companies ,
Reporting Requirements ,
Sustainable Business Practices ,
Takeover Bids ,
Takeovers ,
Target Company ,
UK
Companies had raised serious concerns about the additional red tape that the proposed reporting obligations would require.
On 16 October 2023, the UK government withdrew the draft Companies (Strategic Report and...more