United Kingdom: Listing Rules & Flotation

UK listed companies face significant changes to share issuance procedures, sustainability reporting requirements, and regulatory enforcement standards. How will the FCA's recent amendments to listing rules...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published an amendment to the notification requirements under the UK Listing Rules (UKLRs) following a share buyback. The rule change took effect on 27 February 2026.

The FCA said that between January 2023 and November 2024, the company operated a poor financial culture that resulted in inappropriate accounting judgements...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Primary Market Bulletin 56 (PMB 56) highlighting notification obligations for PDMRs and listed companies, and Primary Market Bulletin...

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ASX's most recent compliance update (July 2025) reminds ASX-listed companies of the key issues to be aware of when preparing investor presentations...

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has now published the final draft of the UK Listing Rules (UKLRs) which will come into force on Monday 29 July 2024.

On 11 July 2024, the FCA introduced major updates to the UK Listing Rules, effective 29 July 2024. Key changes include a unified listing category, relaxed financial requirements, and enhanced flexibility in dual-class share structures. The reforms aim to boost the UK market's appeal, especially for growth companies, by simplifying listings and ongoing obligations while aligning with international standards. This significant overhaul follows extensive consultation and is expected to attract a b

In Pride month, we review listed companies' ESG reporting obligations, focusing on diversity and inclusion. The Financial Reporting Council and Financial Conduct Authority mandate disclosures on board diversity and senior management composition, enforcing compliance to promote transparency, market integrity, and diversity.