FCA confirms plans for TCFD rules from January London-listed companies need to start their net-zero journey All companies with a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange (LSE) will be required to make climate-related disclosures from January, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has stated. Nikhil Rathi, the UK watchdog’s new chief executive, said listed companies […]
Read MoreNorthern Rock’s former shareholders have lost their bid for a judicial review of the nationalisation compensation scheme but have vowed to press their claims in the the House of Lords and, potentially, the European Court of Human Rights. The House of Lords appeal could be heard in summer 2010 but an appeal to the European Court could take […]
Read MoreConcerns about the corporate governance arrangements of AIM quoted companies will no doubt raise their head again after the public censure of Blue Oar Securities, the AIM Nominated Advisor (NOMAD) that last week changed its name to Astaire Securities. Blue Oar has been fined £225,000 by the London Stock Exchange for its handling of […]
Read MoreManifest’s annual review of executive remuneration trendshas now been published and has received a positive response from a variety of market commentators including Robert Peston for BBC’s News at 10 and the BBC World Service’s European Business News. This year’s survey has been extended to included pensions data as well as detailed narrative on trends […]
Read MoreNasdaq, the US exchange, wishes to divest its 31% stake in the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Nasdaq built up its stake earlier this year during the course of an unsuccessful takeover bid, and earlier in August backed an LSE/Borsa Italiana merger that will significantly dilute this holding. Nasdaq said that it does not believe the […]
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