14 December 2009
14 December 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.
FRC proposes changes to the Combined Code
The Financial Reporting Council has published a consultation paper on a revised version of the Combined Code.
ABI guidelines updated to reflect CA 2006
The Association of British Insurers has published amended guidelines on issuing shares and share buybacks.
Foreign companies could be sued in the US
The US is considering legislation which will enhance the extraterritorial jurisdiction of US securities laws.
Lisbon Treaty in force
The Lisbon Treaty came into effect on 1 December 2009 and made important reforms to the constitution of the European Union.
Expiry of market abuse offences postponed
Regulations have been made to extend the life of sections 118(4) and 118(8) of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
