Regulation

EU company law, 5 September, 2017

European commissioner to publish company law initiative in November

European commissioner to propose company law that would facilitate and simplify cross-border business, and promote the use of digital technologies.



Corporate governance reform, 4 September, 2017

UK government waters down plans to strengthen corporate governance

In a follow-up to its Corporate Governance Reform green paper consultation, the UK government has dropped many of its previous proposals to strengthen corporate governance.



Shareholder engagement, 22 August, 2017

Amended Shareholder Rights Directive implemented

An amendment to the EU Shareholder Rights Directive aims to encourage effective and sustainable shareholder engagement in listed companies in EU member states.



Chinese governance, 14 August, 2017

Chinese firms need stronger governance to attract British investors

Chinese publicly listed companies are urged to improve their corporate governance practices if they are to attract British investment and list on the London stock market.



Singaporean governance, 14 August, 2017

Singapore’s governance improves, but stakeholder engagement still poor

Despite improvements in Singapore’s corporate governance, stakeholder engagement remains a concern, according to the country’s latest governance and transparency index.



Malaysian governance, 14 August, 2017

Malaysia’s corporates need to improve governance, says MICG president

Corporate governance among Malaysia’s corporates is still below global standards says the president of the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance.



EU Damages Directive, 3 August, 2017

EU Damages Directive transposed into Belgian law

Victims of competition law breaches can now sue for full compensation in Belgium following implementation of the EU Damages Directive into domestic law.



Stewardship Code, 3 August, 2017

Investors improve reporting under Stewardship Code, says FRC

Governance watchdog sees improvement in the transparency of investors’ approach to engaging with companies, and in their reporting.



Sovereign-controlled companies, 2 August, 2017

Easing rules for sovereign-controlled listings ‘detrimental’ to governance

UK plans to free up listing rules to attract sovereign-controlled companies could have a detrimental impact on the region’s reputation for sound corporate governance, warns the Institute of Directors.



Japanese investment, 21 July, 2017

Poll shows Japanese boards hesitate to increase shareholder returns

A Reuters Corporate Survey reveals that under a third of Japanese boards plan to boost shareholder returns this year, despite record-high cash balances and a major slowdown in share buybacks.