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Briefs
Fund Manager Lunch Programme 2012 announced
13th February 2012
Our Fund Manager Lunch Programme for 2012 has been announced and we are now taking bookings from company directors. Don't miss your chance to hear from leading small and mid-cap fund managers, including Robin West, Marina Bond, Henrietta Marsh, Mark Niznik, Katie Potts, Richard Plackett and Deryck Noble-Nesbitt.
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 available to our members. Packages are available at £1000, £3000 and £5000 for a number of our events - both old and new. Find out more about what is available and join us in supporting the small and mid-cap sector.
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 be aware of. This month it's all change in terms of financial and narrative reporting, executive pay and venture capital schemes rule changes.
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 for 2012 - all which focus on promoting growth in the small and mid-cap quoted company sector.
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 Quoted Companies Alliance is publishing the Remuneration Committee Guide for Smaller Quoted Companies at the end of February.
Celebrate our 20th Anniversary with us
10th February 2012
The Quoted Companies Alliance is 20 this year - and we'll be celebrating with a number of new events and old favourites, new campaigns, new guides and more.
QCA pushes for capital gains tax reform
10th February 2012
We have published our proposals for the upcoming Budget in March, which stress the need for the Government to reform capital gains tax so everyone that makes a meaningful contribution to the long-term growth and success of a business can qualify for relief.
PLC publishes new resources for company secretaries and on governance
10th February 2012
Practical Law Company has published two new (and helpful) resources - a collection of all PLC materials relevant to company secretaries and an annonated version of the UK Corporate Governance Code.
Participate in the second round of the QCA/BDO Small & Mid-Cap Sentiment Index
20th January 2012
The second survey of the QCA/BDO Small & Mid-Cap Sentiment Index is underway and we need your input and support to take the small and mid-cap sector's voice to government. Find out how you can take part.
Inaugural QCA/BDO Small and Mid-Cap Sentiment Index launched
13th October 2011
The Quoted Companies Alliance and BDO have launched the inaugural QCA/BDO Small and Mid-Cap Sentiment Index, which tracks the level of business and economic confidence of the small and mid-cap quoted company sector. The October report shows that small and mid-cap quoted companies are optimistic about their own prospects, but pessimistic about the UK economy, and feel neglected by the UK Government.
5 reasons to join the QCA
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.