Tag: foreign investment

UK government to review corporate takeover security law
The deputy prime minister seeks ‘flexible’ and ‘frictionless’ deals in cases where there are no security concerns.

Ranking companies by corporate governance scores ‘improves standards’
A study into the effects of the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard also showed ranking firms boosted investment by foreign asset managers.

Audit fees increase when foreign investors become majority owners
European study finds that audit fees are 10.5% higher where the largest owner is foreign rather than domestic.

UK seeks powers to block foreign investment on national security grounds
The proposed Bill will present a potential hurdle for boards looking at investment or acquisition from an overseas suitor.

Ministers seek greater powers to block foreign takeovers
A consultation is launched on new measures that would allow the government to intervene in the takeover of companies with turnovers of £1m or more for national security reasons.