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Directors' Knowhow: QCA member policy update (August 2023)
31 August 2023
This month, we discuss our new report on AIM, AQSE and Standard List companies' adoption of the QCA Code; our report on the expansion of ISAs into AIM and AQSE stocks; the results from our SAYE and SIP share schemes survey; the FRC's review of responses (so far) to its Code update; the FRC's Thematic review of climate-related metrics and targets; DBT's new UK Sustainability Disclosure Standards; the Chartered Governance Insititute's Board Bellwether Survey; Euroclear's views on the Digitisation Taskforce's interim report; the FCA's Primary Markets Bulletin 45; and the QCA's consultation responses.
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Good governance and growing influence
30 August 2023
How is the QCA Corporate Governance Code applied by companies on the Main Market, AIM and AQSE? Read on to find out!
QCA SAYE and SIP Share Scheme Survey 2023
25 August 2023
Read the results of the QCA's SAYE and SIP Share Schemes Survey 2023
AIM and AQSE shares in ISAs - Ten years on
8 August 2023
In August 2013, the Government announced the inclusion of AIM and ISDX (now AQSE) shares in ISAs. This was an initiative that the QCA heavily campaigned for, along with the London Stock Exchange and other organisations. Read on to find out more about the impact ten years on.
Directors' Knowhow: QCA member policy update (July 2023)
26 July 2023
This month, we review the Chancellor's Mansion House speech, Rachel Kent's Investment Research Review, the Digitisation Taskforce's interim report, the Treasury's response to the Short Selling Review, The Financial Services and Markets Act, HM Treasury's 'Plan for Delivery', new draft regulations for non-financial reporting for larger companies, the Treasury Committee's 'Sexism in the City' call for evidence, the FCA's new secondary objective statement, the FRC Lab's ESG investor report, the CGI's new guidance for reporting on board evaluations, Thomson Reuters Public M&A Trends for H1 2023, and information on our consultation responses.
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Growth Capital Podcast
17 July 2023
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Directors' Knowhow: QCA member policy update (June 2023)
27 June 2023
This month, we discuss the QCA Annual Conference 2023, FRC research into the influence of proxy agencies, FRC guidance on Fair Value disclosures, Lexis Nexis’s Market Trends report, HMRC’s changes to the Save As You Earn (SAYE) prospectus, HMRC’s share schemes evaluation, the IASB’s new Disclosure Standards, the Resolution Foundation's Beyond Boosterism report, and the QCA’s policy consultation responses including the FCA’s Primary Market Effectiveness Review.
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SAYE Bonus Rates Return
20 June 2023
Our Share Schemes Expert Group Deputy Chair, Jennifer Rudman, provides a breakdown of HMRC’s recent changes to Save As You Earn (SAYE) bonus rates and explains what companies need to know when launching plans from 18 August this year.
Watch: Fund Manager Webinar with Brendan Gulston
13 June 2023
Watch our Fund Manager Webinar with Brendan Gulston of Gresham House
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QCA hosts Annual Conference 2023
8 June 2023
The QCA Annual Conference was held on Thursday 8 June 2023, at IET London: Savoy Place. Whilst no article can compare to the buzz of a such an energising event in person, our Chief Executive gives us his 5 key takeaways of the day for those who missed it.
Directors' Knowhow: QCA member policy update (May 2023)
25 May 2023
This month, we review our recently published report, Asking the Earth? Investor attitudes to ESG; the QCA's Sentiment Index for H1 2023; a QCA supported finnCap report into the role of Non-Executive Directors; DBT’s Smarter Regulation policy paper; the FCA’s regulatory framework reforms; the FRC’s new Minimum Standard for audit committees; a speech from the FCA’s Sarah Pritchard on its role in supporting the UK’s capital markets; and the QCA’s policy consultation responses including the FRC's proposed changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code, and DBT's reforms to non-financial reporting.
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Growth companies risk losing out as boards struggle to attract top talent
24 May 2023
finnCap Group, in partnership with the QCA, have released a new survey of Non-Executive Directors. It reveals that smaller quoted companies could be missing out on significant growth opportunities due to a lack of NEDs who are willing to join their boards. Read on to find out why.
Watch: QCA ESG Investor Report Launch event
23 May 2023
Watch our QCA ESG Investor Report Launch which took place on 23 May 2023.
What do investors really think of ESG?
23 May 2023
Our research report, "Asking the Earth?: Investor Attitudes to ESG", sponsored by CMS and Inspired PLC, surveys small and mid-cap investors and asks them exactly what they think of ESG. We look into what they look for, how ESG affects their investment decisions and how they think this will change in the future. Read on to find out more!
Small and Mid-cap Sentiment Index reveals M&A concerns but economic sentiment is on the rise
9 May 2023
The latest edition of our Small and Mid-cap Sentiment Index is out. Together with YouGov, we have surveyed company directors and their advisors to find out how they think the economy and business prospects are progressing. In this wave, we have also looked into sentiment on merger & acquisition activity from company directors.
