Tag: FTSE

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.

News round-up: this week in governance
FTSE removes four Russian firms; LGIM warns on diversity; EU wants more women directors; and audit committees’ climate concerns.

Hill Review proposals could trigger fight to block FTSE dual-class shares
Those opposed to dual-class shares for premium listed companies are likely to argue against the stocks’ inclusion in UK mainstream indexes.

BDO now biggest auditor in the UK by number of listed clients
‘Challenger’ firm BDO now has 310 audit clients across the AIM and the FTSE main market, to Big Four leader PwC’s 307.

Shifting attitudes to risk
Research may show that FTSE risk appetite is improving, but is it translating into action?