Michael Bloch

Île-de-France

Actuellement aux @LesEchos. Ex @lejdd (ancien de l’@ESJLille). Politique, économie, Etats-Unis et Moyen-Orient.

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LG Energy Solution Battery Recall: A Never-Ending Story?

Jan 1, 2025 | solarquotes.com.au | Michael Bloch

It's 4 years since LG Energy Solution (LGES) first triggered a recall for some of its solar batteries and battery packs. It ain't over yet.
Commbank Launches EV Access Program (EVAP)

Dec 20, 2024 | solarquotes.com.au | Michael Bloch

Low(er) interest loans to buy electric vehicles and chargers are now available to low(ish) income individuals and certain essential workers.
Financial Reporting Council consults on the UK Stewardship Code | JD Supra

Nov 27, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Bloch |Charles George |James Roe

On November 11, 2024, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published a consultation on proposed revisions to the UK Stewardship Code 2020 (the Code). The FRC recently published a consultation on proposed revisions to the UK Stewardship Code 2020. In our opinion the consultation represents as refreshingly logical, balanced and pragmatic approach to stewardship reporting. This approach, if successfully adopted, will underpin constructive engagement between companies and shareholders.
Australia's Most EV-Friendly Capitals And Regions

Oct 25, 2024 | solarquotes.com.au | Michael Bloch

Rollin Insurance has taken a stab at determining the most EV-friendly capital cities, regions and sub-regions in Australia. See the rankings.
UK Listing Rules reforms: Controlling shareholder regime and dual-class share rights | JD Supra

Feb 6, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Bloch |Charles George |James Roe

This is the last publication in a series of Allen & Overy publications on the FCA's Consultation Paper (CP23/31) setting out its detailed proposals for listing rules reforms as part of its Primary Markets Effectiveness Review. You can find all our previous publications on CP23/31 here. In this publication, we explore the impact of CP23/31 on the controlling shareholder regime and dual-class share rights.
UK Corporate Governance Code Guidance – smarter regulation | JD Supra

Jan 30, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Bloch |Charles George |James Roe

Yesterday saw the publication of the Financial Reporting Council’s (the FRC) guidance to the UK Corporate Governance Code (the Guidance). See our bulletin from last week on the revised UK Corporate Governance Code (the Code). In this bulletin, we provide our views on certain aspects of the new Guidance, specifically the guidance relating to risk management and internal controls, as well as board statements on the effectiveness of their material controls.
UK Listing Rules reforms: FCA proposals for updated significant and related party transactions, and reverse takeovers | JD Supra

Jan 25, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Bloch |Charles George |James Roe

This publication is one of several Allen & Overy publications on the FCA’s Consultation Paper (CP23/31), setting out its detailed proposals for listing rules reforms as part of its Primary Markets Effectiveness Review. Our other publications can be found here. In this publication, we consider the proposed significant and related party transactions and reverse takeover requirements for issuers on the new commercial companies category.
New UK Corporate Governance Code: carefully choreographed | JD Supra

Jan 23, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Bloch |Charles George |James Roe

Today saw the publication by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) of its revised corporate governance code (the Code). Whilst the updated Code contains a limited set of targeted changes, as opposed to a broader wholesale review, the significance of the changes and the accompanying commentary should not be underestimated. This bulletin comments on three aspects of the changes: Reinforcement of the “comply or explain” nature of the Code.
FCA proposals for updated sponsor regime as part of UK Listing reforms | JD Supra

Jan 18, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Michael Bloch |James Roe

In the second of our publications on the FCA’s Consultation Paper (CP23/31) setting out its detailed proposals for listing rules reforms, we take a closer look at what the proposals mean for the sponsor regime. The FCA intends to implement the proposals regarding sponsor competence in spring 2024 within the existing Listing Rules, and then carry the regime across to the new UK Listing Rules (UKLR) when they are implemented at the start of the second half of 2024.
FCA publishes proposals for new UK Listing regime for commercial companies | JD Supra

Dec 20, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Michael Bloch |Philippa Richards |James Roe

Today the FCA has published its Consultation Paper (CP23/31) setting out its detailed proposals for listing rules reforms as part of its Primary Markets Effectiveness Review. This is the first of two consultations on the FCA’s proposed new UK Listing Rules (UKLR) sourcebook – this one focuses on the new commercial companies category and the second one will cover other categories and remaining provisions impacting all issuers.

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6 May 25

RT @lundayfunday: 🚨 It’s on: Bundestag will hold a second Merz vote at 15:15 today. All factions have been summoned — full attendance expe…

Michael Bloch @Micbloch

30 Apr 25

Vraisemblablement, en raison des écrans et de l'isolement social, les jeunes adultes du monde entier (18-29 ans) ne sont pas aussi heureux qu'avant. https://t.co/MbuBxhJ06v

Michael Bloch @Micbloch

29 Apr 25

Le programme d'Hanouna, selon Valeurs Actuelles: Création d’un Guantánamo à la française Instauration d’un salaire minimal de 2200 ou 2300 euros Baisse drastique du nombre de députés Augmentation du salaire des maires Baisse des charges sur les petites et moyennes entreprises https://t.co/wNaZrAXdD6

Michael Bloch

Articles

LG Energy Solution Battery Recall: A Never-Ending Story?

Commbank Launches EV Access Program (EVAP)

Financial Reporting Council consults on the UK Stewardship Code | JD Supra

Australia's Most EV-Friendly Capitals And Regions

UK Listing Rules reforms: Controlling shareholder regime and dual-class share rights | JD Supra

UK Corporate Governance Code Guidance – smarter regulation | JD Supra

UK Listing Rules reforms: FCA proposals for updated significant and related party transactions, and reverse takeovers | JD Supra

New UK Corporate Governance Code: carefully choreographed | JD Supra

FCA proposals for updated sponsor regime as part of UK Listing reforms | JD Supra

FCA publishes proposals for new UK Listing regime for commercial companies | JD Supra

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