RegulationSEC clarifies firmer regime for proxy advisory firms Aug 27, 2019Andrew HoltIn what has proven to be a divided decision, the SEC has clarified its approach to proxy advisory firms involving greater oversight of...Read more
RegulationMifid IIComing to America: US instigates major study into Mifid II Aug 09, 2019Andrew HoltIn the latest impact of Mifid II coming to America, a major investigation concentrating on research for small issuers has been...Read more
Corporate accessAMF to address Mifid II impact on small caps Jul 19, 2019Andrew HoltFrench market securities regulator the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is looking at how to improve coverage of small and mid-...Read more
Corporate accessMifid IIMifid II continues global spread, albeit with regional nuance, says expert Jul 02, 2019Andrew HoltThe internationalization of Mifid II continues apace, especially in the US, albeit with a regional slant, according to a leading...Read more
RegulationNIRI 2019: High-frequency trading, market structure and the SEC Jun 28, 2019Ben AshwellMarket structure – and especially the transaction-fee pilot – proved to be one of the prominent themes at the NIRI national conference...Read more
RegulationESMA not to take action against periodic auctions Jun 20, 2019Andrew HoltThe EU’s financial regulator, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), has highlighted that it does not intend to...Read more
Case studiesThe week in investor relations: Thomson to turn Chinese, and another US geopolitical crisis Jun 14, 2019Andrew HoltThomas Cook’s biggest shareholder, Fosun Tourism Group, has held talks about buying the embattled tour operating business, which, if...Read more
RegulationUK and Dutch financial regulators sign agreement to protect financial markets Jun 10, 2019Andrew HoltFinancial regulators the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) have signed a joint...Read more
Corporate accessUK think tank warns of ‘unintended consequences’ of Mifid II Jun 07, 2019Andrew HoltUK free-market think tank the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has issued a report criticizing what it calls Mifid II’s ‘unintended...Read more
RegulationWarning about excessive regulation for US companies wanting to list May 23, 2019Andrew HoltA leading US think tank policy adviser has said US listed firms face too much regulation, resulting in companies not going public, and...Read more