The Future Regulatory Framework and Consumer Duty will be key areas of focus for the coming year. By Rob Moulton, Nicola Higgs, David Berman, Becky Critchley, and Charlotte Collins On 5 April 2023, the FCA published its Business Plan for 2023/24. The Business Plan sets out a number of priority areas for the regulator, tied … Continue Reading
The consultation response heralds innovation-friendly reform to the UK wholesale capital markets regime. By Rob Moulton and Dianne Bell On 1 March 2022, HM Treasury published its response to the July 2021 consultation on the Wholesale Markets Review after considering the feedback received. The consultation response sets out changes that are expected to “liberate businesses … Continue Reading
The changes indicate a more dynamic and flexible UK prospectus regime with the FCA to play a central role through enhanced rule-making powers. By Chris Horton, James Inness, Anna Ngo, and Johannes Poon On 1 March 2022, the UK government (through HM Treasury (HMT)) announced the outcome of its consultation to reform the UK prospectus … Continue Reading
The expansion would include Shenzhen Stock Exchange and potentially European stock exchanges, and would permit overseas issuers to raise capital in China through CDR listings. By Chris Horton, James Inness, Anna Ngo, Terris Tang, Cathy Yeung, and Johannes Poon On 17 December 2021, the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) launched a consultation that proposes a … Continue Reading
Proposed changes to the UK Listing Rules would allow certain SPACs to avoid a listing suspension. By Nicola Higgs and Charlotte Collins On 30 April 2021, the FCA published a Consultation Paper (CP21/10) on changes to the UK Listing Rules to better accommodate special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs). Whilst currently there is a presumption that … Continue Reading
