The chief executive-designate of the Financial Conduct Authority, Martin Wheatley, gave an overview of the new regulator’s approach to client assets and market regulation in a speech on 20 November 2012. On markets regulation, Mr Wheatley said:
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11 December 2012
Martin Wheatley on the FCA’s approach to markets regulation; supervision of sponsors, corporate governance structures, RIEs and PIPs
13 September 2012
New Stock Exchange guide to corporate governance for Main Market and AIM companies
The London Stock Exchange has produced a new guide to “Corporate Governance for Main Market and AIM Companies”, which can be read here. Written by a number of law firms and financial and other advisers, it is a comprehensive overview, if not particularly detailed discussion, of the subject and associated areas such as:
• Corporate governance in an EU context
• Requirements for non-UK companies listing in London
• Inside information
• The Bribery Act 2000
• Managing directors’ conflicts
• The independent adviser’s role
• Financial communications and investor strategies
• Protection for directors and their companies.
See also: Corporate governance
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