Author: Dan
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Proxy Update: ISS & Glass Lewis 2025 Proxy Voting Guidelines
ISS & Glass Lewis 2025 Proxy Voting Guidelines ISS and Glass Lewis have recently released their updated proxy voting guidelines for 2025, introducing several key changes that UK companies and investors should be aware of. ISS Proxy Voting Guidelines: Key Changes Effective for shareholder meetings from 1 February 2025, the following updates have been made:…
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The FCA Unveils PISCES: A New Marketplace for Private Shares
A New Marketplace for Private Shares The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is shaking up the private investment space with the launch of PISCES — the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System. In its latest consultation paper CP24/29, the FCA outlines how this innovative new platform will operate, creating a fresh marketplace for buying and…
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Greenland: The 51st State?
Strategic Importance and Natural Resources The idea of the United States acquiring Greenland has been floating around political circles for some time, but it was President Donald Trump who brought it firmly into the spotlight during his first presidency. With his return to office in 2025, the question resurfaces: why might Trump still be interested…
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New UK Listing Category for Overseas Companies
International Category From 29 July 2024, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is introducing a new listing category aimed at overseas companies with a primary listing on a non-UK market. Known as the International Category, it offers a streamlined way for foreign firms to gain a secondary listing in London. Why is this important? London…
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What Can We Expect from Trump in 2025?
Far-Reaching Implications Across the Globe As the world watches, the prospect of Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2025 brings plenty of speculation and debate. Whether you’re a supporter or a sceptic, it’s clear that this second term will shake things up both in the US and globally. So, what might we expect…
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New US Rules Target AI Chip Exports
What It Means for the Tech Industry On 13 January 2025, the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) introduced fresh restrictions on exporting advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips and certain closed AI model weights. The move, which was widely anticipated, has already drawn criticism from major tech and semiconductor firms. The…
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The FCA Unveils PISCES: A New Marketplace for Private Shares
A New Marketplace for Private Shares The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is shaking up the private investment space with the launch of PISCES — the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System. In its latest consultation paper CP24/29, the FCA outlines how this innovative new platform will operate, creating a fresh marketplace for buying and…
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EU Proposes New Sustainability Labels for Financial Products
New Sustainability Labels EU Proposes New Sustainability Labels for Financial Products The EU is making moves to simplify the complex world of sustainable finance. On 17 December 2024, the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance, an advisory body to the European Commission, published recommendations to reshape the way sustainable finance products are categorised under the Sustainable…
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FCA’s Response to Growth-Focused Regulation
Unlocking Capital and Accelerating Digital Innovation The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has responded to the government’s call for a regulatory framework that supports economic growth while maintaining consumer protection, market integrity, and competition. In a letter dated 24 December 2024, the FCA outlined its commitment to working collaboratively with the government and industry stakeholders to…
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FCA’s Enhanced Transparency in Enforcement Investigations
A Closer Look at CP24/2 and Its Revisions In February 2024, the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) unveiled Consultation Paper CP24/2, proposing significant changes to its Enforcement Guide. The primary aim was to increase transparency by publicly announcing the commencement of enforcement investigations. This initiative intended to bolster market integrity and deter potential misconduct. Key…