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Briefs
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 and market updates so that you know what is coming down the track. This month we take a look at the proportionate prospectus regime for smaller companies, the new FTSE free float requirements, and the FRC's consultations on the Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes.
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 markets are fit for purpose in a letter sent today to the Chancellor George Osborne MP and Business Secretary Vince Cable MP.
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 for FTSE small cap and AIM-quoted companies. Find out how more about the awards and how to nominate your company.
Simplifying share schemes
11th May 2012
The Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) wants quoted companies and their advisors to let them know how unapproved share schemes could be simplified. The OTS writes about the results of its recent review of tax-advantaged share schemes and its current review of unapproved share schemes.
Influence the debate - take part in the third QCA/BDO Small and Mid-Cap Sentiment Index
25th April 2012
Our third survey of the QCA/BDO Small and Mid-Cap Sentiment Index is underway and we want your input and support, so we can take your voice to Government.
Director know how: what you should know about upcoming changes
3rd April 2012
'Director know how' is a monthly article which highlights key rule changes, proposed changes and market updates so that you know what is coming down the track. This month we note the new proposals on executive pay, potential quotas for women on boards and the Office of Tax Simplification's proposals to simplify approved share schemes.
2012 Budget Round-Up
3rd April 2012
Relatively underwhelming, but some good news on the Enterprise Management Incentives - we have rounded up the key announcements in the Chancellor's 2012 Budget and done some analysis. Find out what may be of interest to small and mid-cap quoted companies.
Gloomy or bright: CEO Tim Ward blogs on the second QCA/BDO Small and Mid-Cap Sentiment Index
30th March 2012
Quoted Companies Alliance CEO Tim Ward comments in Financial Director's online blog on the different levels of optimism and pessimism between companies and advisors as shown in our recent QCA/BDO Small and Mid-Cap Sentiment Index.
Remuneration Committee Guide for Smaller Quoted Companies now available
19th March 2012
With executive pay being hotly debated, the Quoted Companies Alliance's latest guide - Remuneration Committee Guide for Smaller Quoted Companies - aims to help companies develop a bespoke and appropriate remuneration policy and communicate it to their investors. Find out how to get your copy.
Boardroom Pay Frozen - new MM&K survey results
15th March 2012
Cliff Weight, member of the QCA Corporate Governance Committee and director of remuneration consultants MM&K, writes about MM&K's recent survey findings that pay levels are frozen for directors of small and mid-cap quoted companies.
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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.
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