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Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 62

2 months ago | lexology.com | Will Chalk |Rob Hanley |Becky Clissmann |Vanessa Marrison |Marianna Kennedy |Shan Shori

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency1.
Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 56

Oct 3, 2024 | lexology.com | Will Chalk |Rob Hanley |Marianna Kennedy |Vanessa Marrison |Becky Clissmann

Corporate Governance1. AIC publishes updated version of its Code of GovernanceThe Association of Investment Companies has published an updated version of its Code of Governance for investment companies (AIC Code) which reflects the publication of, and incorporates many of the relevant changes to, the updated 2024 UK Corporate Governance Code (UK Code).
Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 55

Aug 22, 2024 | lexology.com | Will Chalk |Rob Hanley |Marianna Kennedy |Vanessa Marrison |Becky Clissmann |Karen Davies | +5 more

Equity Capital Markets 1.
FCA Consultation Paper 24/12 - Consultation on the New Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations Regime

Aug 7, 2024 | lexology.com | Simon L. Bullock |Marianna Kennedy |Nicholas Holmes |Karen Davies |Nick Williamson |Tom H Mercer | +3 more

The FCA has published its proposed rules for companies seeking to admit securities to a UK regulated market or 'primary' multilateral trading facility (MTF) under the new regulatory framework established through the Public Offers and Admissions to Trading Regulations (POAT Regulations). Together with the POAT Regulations, the final form rules will, once implemented, replace the UK Prospectus Regulation (see Ashurst update here for further information).
Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 52

May 9, 2024 | lexology.com | Will Chalk |Rob Hanley |Marianna Kennedy |Vanessa Marrison |Becky Clissmann

Equity Capital Markets1. FCA publishes proposed changes to its Knowledge BaseThe FCA has published Primary Market Bulletin 48 which focuses on a number of changes to the FCA's Knowledge Base flowing from the proposed listing regime reforms set out in CP 23/31 (see AGC Update, Issue 46).
Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 50

Mar 14, 2024 | lexology.com | Will Chalk |Rob Hanley |Shan Shori |Becky Clissmann |Marianna Kennedy |Kseniia Samokhina

AGMs in 20241. Pre-Emption Group publishes annual monitoring report The Pre-Emption Group (PEG) has published its first report on the use of its 2022 revised Statement of Principles for the disapplication of pre-emption rights for UK listed companies. For a reminder of the principal changes made in the 2022 Statement of Principles, see our article here. In summary, the report shows 'widespread adoption' of the 2002 Statement of Principles as well as 'widespread shareholder support' for them.
Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 48

Feb 7, 2024 | lexology.com | Rob Hanley |Will Chalk |Vanessa Marrison |Becky Clissmann |Marianna Kennedy

Corporate Governance 1. UK Corporate Governance Code 2024 and accompanying guidance publishedThe Financial Reporting Council recently released the UK Corporate Governance Code 2024. Our overview of the principal changes in the 2024 Code can be found here. The FRC has also published guidance to support those who use the 2024 Code.
Are Transition Plans at risk of greenwashing claims?

Nov 27, 2023 | lexology.com | Becky Clissmann |Marianna Kennedy |Christopher Eberhardt |Tom Cummins

IntroductionGreenwashing has become a key area of focus for regulators, investors and consumers around the world in recent years. This has led to an uptick in regulatory enforcement action and climate litigation concerning green claims.
Ashurst Governance & Compliance Update - Issue 41

Sep 26, 2023 | lexology.com | Marianna Kennedy |Will Chalk |Rob Hanley |Becky Clissmann

Welcome to Issue 41 of our Ashurst Governance & Compliance update series, the aim of which is to keep you up to date on recent governance and compliance developments. If you have any questions on the content, please contact Will Chalk, Rob Hanley or any of those listed below. Narrative and ESG reporting 1.