Corporate Notes

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 …

Half-yearly corporate update – our latest briefing

Listing regime – new UK Listing Rules published and invitation to our webinar

Corporate governance – HSF Governance Insights 2024

New power for Companies House to impose civil penalties in force from today

The second tranche of significant company law provisions in the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (ECCTA) that expand the powers of …

Second tranche of draft UK Listing Rules published

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a full draft of the new UK Listing Rules as part of its overhaul of the UK listing regime. …

IA publishes letter to Chairs of Remuneration Committees

The Investment Association has published its annual letter to chairs of FTSE 350 Remuneration Committees on key issues for investors in …