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Nov 12, 2024

Takeover Panel response on the application of the Takeover Code

The Takeover Code (the “Code”) has published its response to its consultation on the application of the Code and is adopting the amendments previously proposed in PCP 2024/1 subject to some…
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29 April 2024

FCA publishes final Listing Rules on sponsor competency

Following on from the consultation at the end of 2023, the FCA has published its changes to the Listing Rules sourcebook, chapter 8 (sponsors), which take effect immediately. The changes focus on how…
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Apr 26, 2024

Takeover Panel consultation on the application of the Takeover Code

A new Takeover Panel consultation proposes to narrow the scope of the companies subject to the Takeover Code (the “Code”). Under the proposals, the Code would only apply to a company which has its…
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Jan 23, 2024

FRC revises UK Corporate Governance Code

Following the May 2023 consultation on the UK Corporate Governance Code (“Code”), the FRC has published a revised Code. The changes focus primarily on one area - Internal Controls whilst other changes…
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21 December 2023

FCA publishes feedback and transformative proposals for UK listing regime

Following on from the consultation earlier this year, the FCA has published feedback and detailed proposals which will transform the current listing regime. The FCA is proposing to create a single…
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19 December 2023

FCA publishes Primary Market Bulletin No. 46

This edition of Primary Market Bulletin examines: whether major shareholders can discuss their stewardship plans on particular issuers with other shareholders with similar ESG strategies without…
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13 November 2023

Revised QCA Corporate Governance Code

The Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA) has published a revised corporate governance code (Code). The Code is still based around 10 Principles but has been updated to keep pace with evolving investor…
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Oct 31, 2023

The Takeover Panel publishes changes to Rule 21 (restrictions on frustrating action)

Following on from its earlier consultation, the Code Committee of the Takeover Panel has published its amendments to Rule 21 of the Code which take effect on 11 December 2023 and apply to on-going…
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27 October 2023

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receives Royal Assent

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA) introduces a suite of wide-ranging reforms to tackle economic crime and improve transparency over corporate entities. Under the ECCTA,…
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Oct 06, 2023

FRC publishes its Annual Review of Corporate Reporting 2022/23

The FRC has set out its expectations, in its Annual Review of Corporate Reporting, for the coming reporting season amidst the current economic background of high inflation, high interest rates and…
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11 July 2023

The Mansion House speech – Prospectus Reform and Investment Research Review

The Chancellor has delivered his first Mansion House speech with a focus on bolstering the UK capital markets.  The speech highlighted the: highly innovative step and global first of establishing a…
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15 June 2023

FRC research on the influence of proxy advisors and ESG rating agencies

The FRC has published research on the influence of proxy advisors and ESG rating agencies on the actions and reporting of FTSE 350 companies and investor voting. This makes interesting reading and…
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May 30, 2023

Public takeovers in the UK real estate sector

BCLP has analysed all of the completed and ongoing public takeover transactions in the UK real estate sector since the beginning of 2019.[1]Deal activity during that period has been consistently…
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