UK equity capital markets and takeovers: quarterly round-up and horizon scanner

Key developments from the last quarter include:

• Publication of the FCA’s final sustainability reporting rules for listed companies to align with UK Sustainability Reporting Standards
• Further clarificatory amendments to the FCA’s new prospectus rules
• Significant changes to the AIM Rules for Companies which entered into force over the summer
• The latest guidance from the FCA on disclosure obligations under the UK Market Abuse Regulation
• A significant consultation from the Government on modernising corporate reporting
• Guidance from the Investment Association on holding virtual AGMs
• The latest corporate reporting guidance from the Financial Reporting Council
• Changes to the IPO research rules

If you have any questions, or if you would like to discuss any of the topics in further detail, please do not hesitate to contact our PLC Advisory Team.