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Consultation launches on Irish corporate governance code

July 4th, 2024

The consultation on the Irish corporate governance code has launched as Ireland works to align itself with international standards.

The code is designed to provide a framework setting out the …

CII backs Nasdaq’s proposal to improve diversity on boards

Companies could be delisted if they fail to meet ‘comply or explain’ requirement

The Council of Institutional Investors (CII) has thrown its weight behind Nasdaq’s proposal that would require companies to disclose board diversity or potentially face delisting.

In a …

Nasdaq proposes diversity disclosure for listed companies

The stock exchange group wants companies to disclose diversity data and impose minimum representation requirements

Nasdaq has filed a proposal with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that, if approved, would require all companies listed on Nasdaq’s US exchange …

Spanish “loyalty shares” draw central bank criticism

The Bank of Spain has emerged as part of almost unanimous opposition to its government’s proposed introduction of so-called loyalty shares for listed companies.

According to El Pais, in its response to a consultation on a new securities and …

FCA pledges to protect shareholders as fundraising requirements are eased

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stepped in to protect shareholder rights as it introduces measures to help listed companies withstand from the fallout of coronavirus.

In an announcement on 8 April, the regulator acknowledged that many companies would turn …