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Responses
We regularly submit responses to consultations from the UK and European Governments, regulators and other bodies. Below is a comprehensive list of the Quoted Companies Alliance's recent responses.
QCA responds to BIS Red Tape Challenge
17th February 2012
The Quoted Companies Alliance Share Schemes Committee has responded to the latest consultation paper from the Department for Business Innovations and Skills Red Tape Challenge.
QCA response to FSA CP11/27: Quarterly consultation paper No.31 – Chapter 6 PDMR transactions: guidance on the role of brokers
7th February 2012
The Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Finance Advisory Group has responded to the FSA's latest quartley consultation paper, focussing on PDMR transactions and the guidance on the role of brokers.
QCA response to BIS Call for Evidence - Improving Access to Non Bank Finance
31st January 2012
The Quoted Companies Alliance Non-Bank Lending Working Group has responded to BIS call for evidence on improving access to non bank finance.
QCA response to the Questionnaire by Markus Ferber MEP on MiFID II
12th January 2012
The Quoted Companies Alliance Legal Committee has responded to a questionnaire released by Markus Ferber MEP, the rapporteur for MiFID II.
QCA response to The Sharman Inquiry, Going Concern and Liquidity Risks: Lesson for Auditors and Companies
10th January 2012
The Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting Committees has responded to the Financial Reporting Council's Sharman Inquiry regarding going concern and liquidity risks.
QCA response to ESMA consultation on Technical Advice on Prospectus Directive
6th January 2012
The Quoted Companies Alliance Legal Committee has responded to the latest consultation by ESMA on the Prospectus Directive (Part II).
QCA responds to BIS: Consultation on Audit Exemptions and Change of Accounting Framework
20th December 2011
The Quoted Companies Alliance Financial Reporting Committee has responded to the Department for Business Innovations and Skills consultation paper on audit exemptions and change of accounting framework.
QCA 2012 Budget Representations
9th December 2011
The Quoted Companies Alliance Tax Committee, in conjunction with the Share Schemes Committee, has prepared proposals for tax reform ahead of the Chancellors' Budget announcement in March.
QCA response to the IASB Agenda Consultation 2011
30th November 2011
The Quoted Companies Alliance Financial Reporting Committee examined and responded to the International Accounting Standards Board's (IASB) Agenda Consultation, which explores key accounting issues that the IASB should address in its work plan for the upcoming three years.
QCA response to BIS: The Future of Narrative Reporting: a further consultation
29th November 2011
The Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting Committees submitted a reponse to the Department for Business Innovation & Skills consultation paper on the future of narrative reporting.
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News
Fund Manager Lunch Programme 2012 announced 13th February 2012
Our Fund Manager Lunch Programme for 2012 has been announced and we are now...
Get involved in our 20th anniversary through sponsorship 13th February 2012
As part of our 20th year, we have a number of great sponsorship opportunities...
Director know how - what you should know about upcoming rule changes 13th February 2012
Director know how is a new monthly feature that highlights key issues directors should...
2012 campaigns focus on growth for small and mid-cap companies 10th February 2012
With the new year, we have outlined the Quoted Companies Alliance's six key campaigns...
QCA soon to publish Remuneration Committee Guide for Smaller Quoted Companies 10th February 2012
With executive pay being debated in Government and continuing to make the headlines, the...
Events
Corporate Governance Roundtable
The Quoted Companies Alliance and Capita Company Secretarial Services are pleased to annouce the next roundtable discussion in its bi-annual programme for directors and company secretaries of smaller Main Market and AIM companies.
Directors' Lunch Club 2012
The QCA Directors' Lunch Club provides an open discussion on current market issues from a varied selection of experienced speakers. There will be six lunches throughout the year all taking place at the head office of Coutts & Co in London.
Guides
Corporate Governance Guidelines for Smaller Quoted Companies (September 2010) - Downloadable PDF
This guide supersedes the QCA's Corporate Governance Guidelines for AIM Companies (February 2007) and Guidance for Smaller Quoted Companies - The Combined Code on Corporate Governance (August 2004). It has been updated to incorporate recent revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code and to make these guidelines relevant to AIM and PLUS quoted companies, as well as standard listed companies. This is a downloadable PDF.
Corporate Governance Guidelines for Smaller Quoted Companies (September 2010)
This guide supersedes the QCA's Corporate Governance Guidelines for AIM Companies (February 2007) and Guidance for Smaller Quoted Companies - The Combined Code on Corporate Governance (August 2004). It has been updated to incorporate recent revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code and to make these guidelines relevant to AIM and PLUS quoted companies, as well as standard listed companies.