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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
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.
Press Release: Quoted company directors fear takeover, London listings vulnerable but economic sentiment still up
8 May 2023
Quoted company directors have expressed their concern at being the subject of a possible takeover bid over the next 12 months. Despite some also fearing a possible takeover, economic sentiment has shot up since the last quarter of 2023.
Directors' Knowhow: QCA member policy update (April 2023)
27 April 2023
This month, we discuss our upcoming ESG report; our Sentiment Survey for H1 2023; the FCA’s Business Plan 2023/24; the FCA’s recent speech on AI, data and technological innovation; our joint ‘Share Your Voice’ campaign with M&S; and the QCA’s policy consultation responses.
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Share Your Voice Campaign
5 April 2023
We have partnered with Marks and Spencer, the UK Shareholders' Association and ShareSoc (UK Individual Shareholders Society) to campaign for improvements to UK Company Law. Read on to find out more about this and what you can do to help.
Directors' Knowhow: QCA member policy update (March 2023)
30 March 2023
This month we cover the Spring Budget, the launch of the Investment Research Review, the Government’s ‘Mobilising Green Finance’ report, the Parker Review’s new report, the FTSE Women Leaders Review report, the FCA’s update on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements, the FCA’s ‘Dear CEO letter’ on ESG benchmarks review, the FRC’s 3-Year Plan, the FCA’s Primary Market Bulletin, a speech from the FCA’s CEO on capital markets reform, current QCA-partnered surveys, and the QCA’s policy consultation responses.
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Spring Budget 2023 - The QCA Perspective
21 March 2023
On the 15 March 2023, Jeremy Hunt delivered his Spring Budget, announcing the Governments' plan for the UK economy. Read on to find out more about our perspective and how this impacts our community in particular.
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The QCA Corporate Governance Code - 10 years on
23 February 2023
In this special report, we look back and reflect on the QCA Code and the impact that it has had on governance on AIM.
Directors' Knowhow: QCA member policy update (February 2023)
23 February 2023
This month we discuss our recently released paper ‘The QCA Corporate Governance Code – 10 years on’, the IA’s Shareholder Priorities for 2023, the FRC’s Statement of Intent on ESG, the FRC’s list of newly successful signatories to the UK Stewardship Code, the FRC’s myth buster on Corporate Governance, Chris Skidmore MP’s Independent Review of Net Zero, the FCA’s Primary Market Bulletin, Practical Law M&A trends and highlights, the Chancellor’s Bloomberg Address, and the QCA’s policy consultation responses.
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Press Release: Annual Reports' Never-Ending Story
30 January 2023
Public company annual reports have ballooned in size by 46% in just five years, weighed down by new reporting requirements in areas such as remuneration and environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters, and a failure to rein in repetition.
The never - ending story of annual reports
27 January 2023
New QCA research has shown that public company annual reports have ballooned in size by 46% in just five years. We are calling for an overhaul of current reporting demands and better guidance. Click to read more!
Directors' Knowhow: QCA member policy update (January 2023)
25 January 2023
This month's Directors' Knowhow includes the QCA's Annual Reports and Accounts report, HMRC's ERS Bulletin, an update on the Financial Services and Markets Bill 2022-23, the FCA's Market Watch newsletter, and the QCA's policy consultation responses.
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Directors' Knowhow: QCA member policy update (December 2022)
14 December 2022
This month we include a policy update from the QCA, details on the Edinburgh reforms announced by the Chancellor, the FCA's Primary Markets Bulletin, the FRC's paper on what makes a good annual report, the FCA's approach on the Future Regulatory Framework Review, the FCA's Discussion Paper on the Future Disclosure Framework ,the FCA's new ESG Advisory Committee, and the QCA's policy consultation responses.
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