Publication22/04/2020Understanding the Impact of Epidemic on High Growth UK SMEs
The COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the economy, where UK’s 3.8m SMEs are being particularly badly affected, mainly because they cannot afford to keep large cash reserves. With 16m being employed by SMEs this goes well beyond being simply a “business problem” but is a problem for society as a whole.
Publication31/03/2020AGMs and the Impact of Covid-19 - Supplement
Further to the initial guidance on contingency planning for AGMs during the current coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic, published on 17 March 2020, the Chartered Governance Institute has published supplementary guidance which reflects the Government ban on public gatherings of more than two people.
News26/03/2020FRC – Guidance for Companies on Corporate Governance and Reporting
The Financial Reporting Council (‘FRC’), Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’), and Prudential Regulation Authority (‘PRA’) have announced a series of actions to ensure that information continues to flow to investors and to support the continued functioning of the UK’s capital markets.
Publication25/03/2020AGMs and the Impact of Covid-19
The Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’) has requested that all listed companies observe a moratorium on the publication of preliminary financial statements for at least two weeks. The Financial Reporting Council (‘FRC’) has worked closely with the FCA and other regulatory bodies over the past few weeks and fully supports the FCA’s request.
News24/03/2020FCA asks UK companies to delay results
The Financial Conduct Authority (‘FCA’) has requested that all listed companies observe a moratorium on the publication of preliminary financial statements for at least two weeks. The Financial Reporting Council (‘FRC’) has worked closely with the FCA and other regulatory bodies over the past few weeks and fully supports the FCA’s request.
News17/03/20202020 NED Awards - The Results
In this week’s Sunday Times, Mrs Moneypenny alias Heather McGregor argues that companies should be more radical in their approach when appointing their next NED by specifying no previous experience.
News06/03/2020CMA – Cheating or Competing Campaign
The Competitive Markets Authority, CMA, has issued a warning to businesses with a new campaign, which asks firms if they are “Cheating or Competing?”
Publication05/03/2020The Investment Association – Shareholder Priorities for 2020
The Investor Association (IA), the trade body that represents UK investment managers, collectively manage over £7.7 trillion on behalf of clients. They have just come out with a report addressing areas of priorities for shareholders in 2020.