Tag: Capital Markets Industry Taskforce

Executive pay is investors’ top concern for 2025
Shareholder rights, climate transition and capital management are also prominent issues, reveals global survey.

News round-up: this week in governance
London listings problems ‘not caused by over-regulation’; BT holds fast to DEI; US firms face legal risks over human rights and environment.

Listed companies switch jurisdictions to ‘get better valuations’
Moving stocks is on the rise, but rarely because of a company’s financial performance, research into activist investors reveals.

Executive pay guidelines declare the need for ‘case-by-case’ assessment
There should be a ‘clear rationale’ that aligns remuneration with a firm’s purpose, values and goals, says the Investment Association.

Call to reduce ‘burden’ of UK Stewardship Code
London’s Capital Markets Industry Taskforce asks watchdog to move from ‘apply and explain’ model to ‘comply or explain’.

Governance professionals expect London Stock Exchange delistings
Financial Conduct Authority’s reforms to London listing rules do not fill business leaders with confidence, survey suggests.

News round-up: this week in governance
Sir Nigel Wilson’s capital ideas for London; AI and governance; ICGN writes to Italy over board director election overhaul.

Audit reform back on the government’s agenda
Today’s King’s Speech included a declaration that the UK would get a draft audit reform and corporate governance bill.

Investment experts criticise London listings reforms
Cherry picking US elements such as dual-class shares can’t ensure success in attracting IPOs, ICGN conference heard.

London listing reforms to go ahead amid criticism
There is to be no shareholder approval for ‘significant transactions’, nor a need for a sunset clause on dual-class shares.