Case studiesUAE approves first Spac framework for GCC region Jan 26, 2022Tim HumanThe UAE has approved the first special purpose acquisition company (Spac) regulatory framework for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)...Read more
ActivismThe universal proxy – Coming this fall! Ticker 129 Jan 25, 2022Jeff CossetteThis episode of the Ticker podcast is sponsored by Broadridge Financial Services Michael Donowitz, vice president of...Read more
ESGWhy a little regulation can be a good thing and whether this whole ESG thing is just a fad: Ticker 122 Feb 23, 2021Jeff CossetteIR Magazine ’s Jeff Cossette talks to Joe Vicari, practice lead for ESG at Broadridge Financial Solutions, on how disclosure...Read more
Shareholder targeting & IDOpposition to SEC’s 13F proposal builds as comment deadline passes Sep 30, 2020Ben AshwellAs the formal comment period for the SEC’s proposed changes to the 13F filing thresholds closed, the commission had received more than...Read more
RegulationUS regulatory environment has ‘shifted dramatically’ on ESG, say legal experts Jan 08, 2020Ben AshwellAs the SEC considers how issuers should report on certain material ESG issues and the House of Representatives waits to discuss a...Read more
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