Corporate Notes

Corporate governance – FCA consultation on changes to the UKLRs and DTRs to reflect the new UK Corporate Governance Code

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation page (CP24/26) which includes proposed changes to the UK Listing Rules (UKLRs) and the …

Disclosure of inside information – FCA Primary Market Bulletin

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Primary Market Bulletin (PMB 52) on inside information. It covers: identifying and disclosing …

Corporate reporting – FRC review of corporate governance reporting in 2024

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its annual review of corporate governance reporting for 2024, which discusses the quality of …

Corporate governance – Glass Lewis 2025 Policy Guidelines

Glass Lewis has published its 2025 UK Benchmark Policy Guidelines, which set out the proxy advisor’s views on current market practice and its voting …

Corporate governance – FRC consultation on the Stewardship Code

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a consultation paper on the Stewardship Code, which proposes significant changes to, and a …

Company law – government announces proposed changes to company law, including non-financial reporting requirements

The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) has announced in a ministerial statement details of changes it proposes to make to company law and to …

Corporate governance – IA updated Principles of Remuneration

The Investment Association has published its Principles of Remuneration for 2025, following an in-depth review.

Companies House – guidance on new powers to issue financial penalties

Since 2 May 2024 Companies House has had the power to impose civil financial penalties for most offences under the Companies Act 2006. Exercise of this …

Corporate governance – second review of reporting against Wates Principles

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its second review of the application of the Wates Corporate Governance Principles by large private …

Corporate governance – revisions to Stewardship Code reporting process

The FRC has announced immediate changes to the UK Stewardship Code reporting process, as well as outlining the five areas it will prioritise in the …

King’s speech – update on the audit and corporate governance reform agenda

Reform of the UK Listing Regime: Final rules for listed funds published

On 11 July 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) published a Policy Statement (PS24/6) containing the final version of the new UK Listing Rules …