FRC reports on boards and risk
13th September 2011 Briefs
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) recently published a report on discussions it has had with companies, investors and advisers about boards and how they handle and report on risk.
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Market revival must start now...
13th September 2011 QCA in the News
Anthony Hilton of the Evening Standard writes about the decline of London markets and what could be done to fuel the IPO market, citing the Quoted Companies Alliance's proposed capital gains tax reform plan.
Take part in the QCA/BDO Small & Mid-Cap Sentiment Index
12th September 2011 Briefs
The Quoted Companies Alliance in partnership with BDO LLP have launched a new initiative to allow business sentiment of the small and mid-cap quoted company sector to be monitored and want you to participate.
Prospectus Directive amendments come into force
12th September 2011 Briefs
Two key amendments to the Prospectus Directive have entered into UK law early, which will help small and mid-cap quoted companies raise equity more cost effectively and efficiently.
ICAS surveys directors about principles or rules-based financial reporting
8th September 2011 Briefs
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) is surveying directors and other market participants to find out their views on the future of financial reporting.
London is lagging in the bonds race
2nd September 2011 QCA in the News
Anthony Hilton of The Evening Standard writes on mid-cap bonds, with Quoted Companies Alliance CEO Tim Ward commenting on the need for London to step up in this area.
Governance checklist can help in picking the Aim winners from the also-rans
11th August 2011 QCA in the News
David Blackwell in the Financial Times writes about AIM and corporate governance, noting how the Quoted Companies Alliance's corporate governance guidelines are more demanding than the AIM rules.
Government pushes through EU rules
1st August 2011 QCA in the News
AIM Journal discusses the Prospectus Directive changes that have been brought in early by the UK Government, with Quoted Companies Alliance CEO Tim Ward commenting.
The Quoted Companies Alliance says principles-based corporate governance should stay
22nd July 2011 Press Releases
The Quoted Companies Alliance, the representative body of the UK’s small and mid-cap quoted company sector, stresses the importance of a principles-based approach to corporate governance in its response to the EU Corporate Governance Green Paper submitted today.
The Quoted Companies Alliance celebrates Prospectus Directive result and continues the push for a proportionate approach to quoted company funding
18th July 2011 Press Releases
The Quoted Companies Alliance, the representative body of the UK’s small and mid-cap quoted company sector, announces a major victory for UK quoted companies with the passing of two key amendments to the Prospectus Directive into UK law. These important changes will make raising money much easier, efficient and less costly for 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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