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FRC Provides a Significant Update on Its Future Policy and Cuts Back on Proposed Corporate Governance Code Changes

The FRC’s future work will be assessed through the lens of the UK’s economic growth and international competitiveness. By Mark Austin, Chris Horton, James Inness, Anna Ngo, and Johannes Poon On 7 November 2023, the FRC announced a significant and wide-ranging policy update which included a material change of direction in relation to how it … Continue Reading

Focus on Culture and Conduct Brings New Considerations for Corporates and Investors

Companies and investors must consider the impact that poor corporate culture may have on their potential to achieve an exit, in particular an IPO. By David Berman, Richard Butterwick, Chris Horton, Robbie McLaren, Anna Ngo, Nell Perks, Catherine Campbell, and Charlotte Collins It is now apparent that no institution or business unit, whatever its geography, … Continue Reading

Annual General Meetings: We’ll Meet Again, Don’t Know Where, Don’t Know When

BEIS and FRC released further updates on how companies can hold meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic. By James Inness, Anna Ngo, and Connor Cahalane On 14 May 2020, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) released a second Q&A in relation to proposed legislative measures to assist … Continue Reading
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