Regulation
Great Repeal Bill, 20 January, 2017
Great Repeal Bill planned after Brexit to replace EU laws
The UK government plans to implement a “Great Repeal Bill” following the UK’s official withdrawal from the EU, which would replace or remove all EU laws.
Gender diversity, 15 January, 2017
New gender quotas come into force for large French companies
Large French companies will now be required to have at least 40% of female board members.
UK Plc governance, 14 January, 2017
Governance leaders to produce guidance on UK board decision-making
ICSA: the Governance Institute and the Investment Association have launched a project to ensure UK Plc boards factor the views of their employees and other stakeholders into their decision-making.
Legal, 14 January, 2017
UK to beef up corporate crime law
“Failure to prevent” economic crime at heart of Ministry of Justice consultation to reform corporate law.
Netherlands governance, 12 December, 2016
Dutch revise governance with long-term value creation at its heart
Dutch revise governance to stress importance of long-term value creation, good corporate culture and internal audit.
Regulation, 9 December, 2016
Legal & regulatory roundup – Europe
Legal and regulatory highlights from around Europe, including a French anti-corruption bill, geo-blocking, diversity guidance and more.
Geo-blocking, 9 December, 2016
Bars to geo-blocking mooted
The EC has proposed new rules on geo-blocking by online traders and content publishers.
Diversity, 9 December, 2016
Guidance on board diversity issued
ICGN publishes guidance on diversity that looks beyond gender.
Remuneration, 9 December, 2016
Remuneration guidance published
ICGN publishes new guidelines on executive and non-executive director remuneration, to help companies, shareholders and investors.
Prospectus Regulation, 9 December, 2016
Prospectus Directive regulation adopted
The European Parliament has adopted proposals for a replacement to the Prospectus Directive, though implementation remains “some way off”.