The PRA and the FCA (the “Regulators“) have launched a consultation to remove the regulatory limit on the fixed/variable remuneration ratio (commonly referred to as the bankers’ bonus cap), thereby allowing Banks and other PRA-designated investment firms to increase, if they so wish, the maximum ratio between fixed and variable remuneration for key staff. The … Read more

For banks and other dual-regulated firms with a calendar year financial year, the deadline to submit requests to exclude individuals from being identified as MRTs under CRD V for 2022 is 30 June 2022. Those firms that have not yet submitted a request should seek to do so without delay.   Firms are required to … Read more

The new FCA webpage on the remuneration code as part of the prudential sourcebook for MiFID Investment Firms (MIFIDPRU). The new webpage sets out: how the MIFIDPRU remuneration code applies; self-assessment templates and tables; reporting requirements; and disclosure requirements. Read more

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a Policy Statement (PS21/23) and final rules and guidance in relation to climate-related financial disclosures for standard listed companies. It has also updated its guidance on climate-related disclosures for premium and standard listed companies. The new rules for standard listed companies in new Listing Rule 14.3.27R mirror those … Read more

The FCA has now published its final rules on remuneration-related disclosures under the Investment Firms Prudential Regime (“MIFIDPRU”) that will apply to UK investment firms for performance years commencing on or after 1 January 2022. For most firms, with a calendar year performance period, the first remuneration disclosures under the new rules will need to … Read more

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published Policy Statement PS21/22 in which it has made a number of targeted changes to the Listing Rules in order to remove barriers to listing in London. From an employees’ share schemes perspective, the key changes to note are those to Listing Rules 13.8.11R and 13.8.14R. In connection with any circular … Read more

Glass Lewis has updated its COVID-19 guidance to remove specific references to fiscal years, and to clarify that it will apply throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for companies and industries that continue to be affected by the pandemic. The guidance notes that the uncertainties causes by the pandemic have highlighted the need … Read more

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its Annual Review of the UK Corporate Governance Code. The report discusses the quality of reporting against the UK Corporate Governance Code in 2021 and the FRC’s expectations for companies reporting in 2022. The FRC notes that reporting has improved overall since last year, in particular where companies have … Read more