Tag: IPOs
How to build strong governance ahead of an initial public offering
An IPO sees a company open itself to the scrutiny of thousands of investors. A strong governance structure is essential to minimise risks.
Gen Z investors’ focus on ethics and ESG poses a challenge for boards
EQ poll reveals 18% of all UK/US retail shareholders are Generation Z—and 80% of them factor ESG issues into their financial decision-making.
Dual-class shares threaten shareholder democracy and good governance
Despite City enthusiasm for dual-class shares, corporate governance is largely unworkable without equal treatment for all shareholders.
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.
A new agenda for Europe: capital markets union, sustainability and IPOs
The European Commission has a new president and is working on its strategic agenda. What should be the new administration’s priorities?
Uber boosts IPO plan after long-awaited CFO appointment
Uber’s 2019 deadline to undertake an IPO is on the cards, after a three-year wait to appoint a CFO is complete.
Hong Kong Stock Exchange proposes allowing dual class shares
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has proposed allowing widely criticised dual class shares in changes to listing rules aimed at attracting China’s big tech companies.
Debt and riskier punts push company takeover values close to European IPOs
Cheap debt and institutional investors looking for high-yield investments has led to a glut of company takeovers, rivalling the value of European IPOs.
S&P bars companies from indices over voting rights concern
The US index will exclude new IPOs from their indices, where companies fail to offer investors voting rights. The move follows FTSE Russell’s decision to limit access after the controversial Snap IPO.
Legal and Regulatory Roundup – Europe & Asia
Laws and regulation from around the globe, from corporate governance in the Philippines and Malaysia, to Brexit principles and anti-money laundering obligations in Europe.