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Responses
QCA response to ESMA consultation on Technical Advice on Prospectus Directive
The Quoted Companies Alliance Legal Committee has responded to the latest consultation by ESMA on the Prospectus Directive (Part II). The latest Prospective Directive, in relation to retail cascades, makes no distinction between debt and equity securities. Our response included out belief that it is extremely important to make clear that issuers of equity securities should be obliged to inform investors only about taxes required to be withheld at source by the issuer. With regard to the question raised in Part 4.V relating to Historical Financial Information, our response stated that we do not agree that the current requirement to produce audited financial information covering the latest three financial years serves any useful purpose. The reduced requirement for SMEs and companies with reduced market capitalisations will not apply to an initial public offer on a regulated market. Investors are already able to find this information in public sources.
More Responses
QCA response European Commission consultation on the future of European Company Law
The Quoted Companies Alliance Legal Committee has advised on our response to the European... 18th May 2012
QCA response to Financial Services Authority - CP 12/5: Quarterly consultation
The Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Finance Advisory Group has advised on our response to... 8th May 2012
QCA Response to BIS Consultation on Executive Pay: Shareholder Voting Rights
The Quoted Companies Alliance Corporate Governance and Share Schemes Committees have advised on our... 30th April 2012
QCA response to Financial Services Authority CP12/2: Amendments to the Listing Rules, Prospectus Rules, Disclosure Rules and Transparency Rules
The Quoted Companies Alliance Legal Committee, Corporate Governance Committee, Markets and Regulations Advisory Group... 30th April 2012
QCA response to ASB Revised proposals for the Future of Financial Reporting Standards in the UK
The Quoted Companies Alliance Financial Reporting Committee has advised on our response to the... 30th April 2012
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News
Director know how: what you should know about upcoming changes 18th May 2012
'Director know how' is a monthly article which highlights key rule changes, proposed changes...
QCA calls for equity market review following the closure of PLUS 16th May 2012
We have called on the Government to urgently review whether the UK's primary equity...
ICSA/Hermes Excellence in Governance Awards 2012 14th May 2012
The ICSA/Hermes Excellance in Governance Awards are seeking nominations for the best overal report...
Events
Conference 2012 - Engineering Growth For Small & Mid-Cap Companies
Join us at our inaugural one-day conference for the 'engines of growth' - the small and mid-cap quoted company community. Company directors, advisors and investors - come together, network with peers, share experiences, hear from policymakers and key market players, and influence the debate about how this important sector can help drive economic recovery in the UK.
Considering and Communicating Executive Pay
With the executive remuneration debate heating up, we are holding a roundtable event for company directors to discuss the key issues you need to consider in setting and communicating pay and to launch our new Remuneration Committee Guide for Smaller Quoted Companies.
Market Maker Event 2012
Just how do market makers operate and how do they set the price? Ever wanted to meet the people who make a market in your stocks? Come along to a QCA Market Maker Event to find out.
Guides
Remuneration Committee Guide for Smaller Quoted Companies (February 2012) - Downloadable PDF
This guide aims to provide practical guidance to smaller quoted companies on how to develop a bespoke, appropriate approach to remuneration. The guide covers the objectives of the remuneration committee, factors to consider in setting remuneration policy, communicating with shareholders, and remuneration committee membership, organisation and functions. This is a downloadable PDF.
Newsround
Newsround is the QCA's monthly newsletter produced for the small and mid-cap community.
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