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UK Corporate Update 

24 August 2009 

24 August 2009

The following topics are covered in this issue. Click on the links in the right hand column to read the individual articles or download the entire issue as a PDF.

FSA publishes Code of Practice on remuneration policies
The long-awaited FSA Code of Practice on remuneration policies has been published.

FSA clarifies rules on shareholder engagement
The FSA has clarified that its rules do not prevent collective engagement by institutional investors.

Guidance on restricting disclosure of addresses,
Companies House has issued draft guidance on applications to restrict the disclosure of addresses under the Companies Act 2006.

BIS issues draft guidance on constitutional documents
BIS has issued draft guidance on constitutional documents under the Companies Act 2006.

Consultation on disclosure of loans to directors in company accounts,
BIS is consulting on proposals in relation to disclosures in the notes to company accounts of loans to directors.

UK equity capital raising timetables are changing
Timetables for secondary equity capital raising transactions will be affected from 1 October 2009.

Draft Bribery Bill update
The Parliamentary Joint Committee has made some recommendations on the draft Bribery Bill.

IASB proposes enhanced management commentary disclosure
A draft framework will help companies prepare the management commentary that accompanies their financial reports. 

ASB proposals on the future of UK GAAP
The Accounting Standards Board has published a consultation paper on the future reporting requirements for UK companies.

Seminar programme
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