FCA Revises UK Listing Rules, Investor Protections Maintained

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA ) has published new
rules today (Thursday). These rules establish a simplified listings regime with
a single category and streamlined eligibility for companies seeking to list
their shares in the UK.

UK Listing Rules Revised

The revised listing rules aim to better align the UK’s
regime with international market standards. According to the regulator, they ensure that investors will
have the necessary information to make informed decisions about their money.
The rules also maintain investor protections to hold company
management accountable.

The new rules eliminate the requirement for votes on
significant or related party transactions. They also offer flexibility around
enhanced voting rights. However, shareholder approval is still needed for key
events such as reverse takeovers and decisions to delist a company’s shares.

Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director, Markets and
International, at the FCA said: “Regulation is only part of the answer in
helping the UK achieve sustainable growth. Other factors also play a
significant role in influencing where a company decides to list.”

“We’re
committed to continually working together with all those who have a part to
play in supporting a thriving UK capital market and thank everyone who has
contributed to this work so far.”

Boosting Economic Growth

The changes to listing rules follow extensive market
engagement. The FCA has acknowledged the new rules involve allowing greater
risk. However, the FCA believes that the changes will better reflect the risk
appetite needed for economic growth. The new rules will come into effect on 29
July 2024.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “These new
rules represent a significant first step towards reinvigorating our capital
markets, bringing the UK in line with international counterparts and ensuring
we attract the most innovative companies to list here.”

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA ) has published new
rules today (Thursday). These rules establish a simplified listings regime with
a single category and streamlined eligibility for companies seeking to list
their shares in the UK.

UK Listing Rules Revised

The revised listing rules aim to better align the UK’s
regime with international market standards. According to the regulator, they ensure that investors will
have the necessary information to make informed decisions about their money.
The rules also maintain investor protections to hold company
management accountable.

The new rules eliminate the requirement for votes on
significant or related party transactions. They also offer flexibility around
enhanced voting rights. However, shareholder approval is still needed for key
events such as reverse takeovers and decisions to delist a company’s shares.

Sarah Pritchard, Executive Director, Markets and
International, at the FCA said: “Regulation is only part of the answer in
helping the UK achieve sustainable growth. Other factors also play a
significant role in influencing where a company decides to list.”

“We’re
committed to continually working together with all those who have a part to
play in supporting a thriving UK capital market and thank everyone who has
contributed to this work so far.”

Boosting Economic Growth

The changes to listing rules follow extensive market
engagement. The FCA has acknowledged the new rules involve allowing greater
risk. However, the FCA believes that the changes will better reflect the risk
appetite needed for economic growth. The new rules will come into effect on 29
July 2024.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said: “These new
rules represent a significant first step towards reinvigorating our capital
markets, bringing the UK in line with international counterparts and ensuring
we attract the most innovative companies to list here.”

This post is originally published on FINANCEMAGNATES.

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