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Briefs
Takeover Panel proposes changes to the Code
27th October 2010
The Takeover Panel recently published its feedback on its consultation on reviewing the Takeover Code, which resulted due to concerns with the Cadbury-Kraft takeover. The Panel has proposed changes to mitigate the effect of hostile bids, to improve the offer process and take more account of people affected by takeovers in addition to offeree company shareholders.
The Bribery Act in Brief
22nd October 2010
In late September, the QCA held an informal seminar for Advisor Members on the Bribery Act, where a prominent chambers 6 King's Bench Walk outlined what is in the Act and what people should be looking at before the Act comes into effect in April 2011. Here is a brief summary of what was noted at the event.
QCA quoted in second reading of finance bill
12th October 2010
Charlie Elphicke MP cites the Quoted Companies Alliance's view on the Entreprise Investment Scheme and Venture Capital Trusts during the debate of the second reading of the Finance Bill on 11 October 2010.
QCA suggests proposals to improve the availability of finance for smaller quoted companies
23rd September 2010
The QCA responsed to HM Treasury's and BIS's consultation on Financing a private sector recovery with a number of proposals designed to kick-start the small and mid-cap quoted company sector.
European Commission consults on the Market Abuse Directive
1st July 2010
The European Commission has published a consultation paper on the Market Abuse Directive, which considers extending the scope of the Directive to multilateral trading facilities (MTFs) and an adapted regime for SMEs.
New 'Are You Ready?' guide published
1st July 2010
We have recently published a new guide in our series entitled Are You Ready? A Brief Guide for a Company Aspiring to Go Public.
Updating the QCA Corporate Governance Guidelines
1st July 2010
We are currently updating our flagship guidance booklet - Corporate Governance Guidelines for AIM Companies (February 2007) and are accepting pre-orders now.
New corporate reporting prize for FTSE Small Cap and AIM companies
1st July 2010
The ICSA/Hermes Transparency in Governance Awards have a new category this year - the best overall report for FTSE small cap and AIM quoted companies, as a result of a suggestion from the QCA’s Corporate Governance Committee - and they are accepting annual reports for consideration.
Emergency Budget strikes positive notes, but more to do
1st July 2010
The Chancellor’s Budget announcement on 22 June provided some good news for small and mid-cap quoted companies, but could have gone further to encourage more investment into the sector. Find out what announcements may affect the small and mid-cap sector.
Amendments to the Prospectus Directive passed
1st July 2010
The long and complex review process of the Prospectus Directive reached a pivotal point on 17 June, when changes to the Directive were finally passed by the European Parliament, which includes a number of measures that will make equity fundraising more efficient for 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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