UK Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules

UK Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules

UK Listing Rules, Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules
12-07-2019
  • Training

London Stock Exchange, London

A focus on the latest regulatory changes, developments and best practice

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Course Overview

Companies with a premium listing are required to comply with the UK Listing Rules and Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules. These rules and guidance establish minimum requirements in respect of:

  • Proper communication to the market, including the disclosure of price-sensitive information
  • Shareholder interaction and disclosure considerations where significant transactions are concerned
  • Current trends and best practices for financial reporting

With the UK regulator scrutinising the compliance of listed companies more closely than ever, this seminar provides an ideal opportunity for existing issuers or those considering a listing on the market to understand both the fundamentals and the latest developments.

Why attend?

The emphasis of this seminar will be on the practical implications of the UK Listing Rules and Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules, demonstrating how companies are expected to comply. Senior representatives from top advisory firms will provide their perspective and guidance via a series of presentations and practical worked examples. The seminar will explore the latest developments relating to Governance and Reporting including a focus on life as a listed company with the inherent obligations to support a fair and transparent market whilst being mindful of the roles of shareholders and wider stakeholders.

Who should attend?

This seminar course is targeted for those who are seeking to be updated with the latest developments, information and perspectives including:

  • Executive functions
  • Company secretaries
  • Financial Directors
  • Legal counsel
  • Corporate communications officers
  • Investor relations officers

CPD points: This course attracts 3 CPD points.

 

Claire Fargeot

Chair
Claire Fargeot is founder of Claire Fargeot Associates, a corporate governance and strategic investor relations consultancy. Prior to founding the consultancy Claire worked as Head of Standards and Financial Market Integrity for EMEA at the CFA Institute, a global, not-for-profit organisation comprising the world’s largest association of investment professionals. With over 110,000 members, and regional societies around the world, the institute is dedicated to developing and promoting the highest educational, ethical, and professional standards in the investment industry. Prior to this she ran the investor relations practice at Buchanan Communications, one of the leading financial communications advisers in the United Kingdom. Before joining Buchanan, she was responsible for setting up and running the investor relations advisory department of RLM Finsbury, a financial, regulatory, and political communications agency. Ms. Fargeot previously set up and ran the strategic communications management practice at PwC as well as consulting on shareholder value transformational projects.
London Stock Exchange
10 Paternoster Square
London
EC4M 7LS
United Kingdom

9.00 - 9:05 Chair’s welcome - Overview and objectives of the seminar

Chair: Claire Fargeot

9:05 – 9.50 Introduction from the Regulator

  • 2018 Hot topics, trends and developments

9:50 – 10:50 Life as a listed company

  • Update on the regulatory framework for all listed companies including MAR and other changes to the listing rules
  • Contributing to an open and fair market via managing inside information and share dealing by senior management
  • Company announcements: case studies and practical lessons

10:50 – 11:20 Coffee

11:20 – 12.10 Sponsors, Transactions and Shareholder considerations:

  • The impact of MiFID II
  • Transactions – class tests, notifications and related parties and a shareholder’s right of pre-emption
  • How to get the best value from your Sponsor

12:10 - 12:55 Reporting to the market:

  • Corporate reporting update
  • Best practice case studies and practical lessons

12:55 - 13:00 – Final questions and close

"It provided me with very relevant/current updates on key areas particularly where the FCA is focusing its attention. Seeing what is coming over the hill is always useful."

"Knowledgeable presenters and good audience participation"

"Practical with a good all round update."

"It delivered a great overview and highlighted any recent updates to note."

"The examples of past issues is very helpful in bringing issues/responsibilities to life."

 

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