Corporate Notes

Listing regime – FCA drops proposals to disclose investigations

The FCA has announced that it has dropped its proposals to disclose investigations it initiates before any findings of misconduct have been made.

Disclosure of inside information – FCA Primary Market Bulletin on leaking inside information during M&A

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Primary Market Bulletin (PMB 54) which focuses on strategic leaks on M&A transactions and the fact …

Listing regime – end of transitional period under the new UKLRs

The transitional period given to companies to allow them time to comply with certain provisions in the new UK Listing Rules (UKLRs) ended on 29 January …

Half-yearly corporate update – our latest briefing

We have published our half-yearly update briefing which summarises the major developments in UK corporate law and regulation that have occurred over the …

On the horizon – our podcast on material upcoming developments

Listing regime – FCA confirms changes to the NSM

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Policy Statement (PS24/19) setting out the final rules to implement the changes to the National …

UK Listing Rules – latest FCA guidance in Primary Market Bulletin 53

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Primary Market Bulletin 53 (PMB 53) as it continues to update the technical and procedural notes of …

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 …

Listing regime – FCA’s latest proposals for transparency around enforcement decisions

The FCA has published a further consultation paper (CP24/2, Part 2) on its proposals to increase transparency around enforcement and investigations.

Market Abuse Regulation – FCA fines PDMR for failure to comply with Article 19 of MAR

The FCA has fined a former person discharging managerial responsibilities (PDMR) of Wizz Air Holdings plc £123,500 for trading in the company’s shares …

Listing regime – FCA fine for breaches of the Listing Rules

The FCA has fined Barclays plc £30 million and Barclays Bank plc £10 million for breaches of the Listing Rules.