Tag: FCA
Beware of cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies promised a freer marketplace but bring unforeseen exposure to economic, technological and security concerns.
Are you serious about cybersecurity?
Artificial intelligence chatbot hackers are just the latest in a long list of cyber threats, which are not going away any time soon.
Losing approval rule ‘risks disenfranchising public shareholders’
Reforms to relax dual-class share rules will make it even more important to retain a ‘buttress’ of shareholder approval, writes academic.
How to future-proof your board
Neglecting diversity and inclusion in volatile times will prove to be a false economy for boards in the longer term.
Dual-class shares have become ‘dual-class stock lite’
A consultation is under way on dual-class share rules after changes in 2021 ‘unlikely to move the needle’ on attracting new listings to London.
News round-up: this week in governance
ClientEarth pursues FCA over Ithaca Energy listing; DeSantis goes for woke—again; Covid-19 support scheme fraud.
ISS announces 2023 updates to proxy voting guidelines
The ISS policy updates, applicable to shareholder meetings on or after 1 February, increase focus on executive pay and board accountability.
Watchdog aims to clamp down on greenwashing
The Financial Conduct Authority reveals plans to target greenwashing with new rules on use of key terms.
News round-up: this week in governance
Governance in Ukraine, FCA’s ‘constructive discussions’ with AJ Bell, final report on KPMG’s conduct, climate risk reporting in California.
FRC publishes report on improving structured digital reporting
Companies are encouraged to take more ‘ownership and responsibility’ when adhering to the new rules on structured electronic reporting.