December 2, 2010, at 11:30 am
The British, or should that be the English, and in particular those living South of the M25, have developed a bit of a reputation in recent years. Well probably many reputations. What we’re thinking of is their inclination to be reticent about speaking their mind on issues which aggravate them. To be more exact, the …… continue reading >>
June 4, 2010, at 5:43 pm
The European Commission has this week launched a consultation, in the form of a green paper, in preparation for taking measures to enhance corporate governance in financial institutions and remuneration policies.
It is significant that the Commission is keen to avoid killing the spirit of what it is trying to …… continue reading >>
April 20, 2010, at 4:54 pm
The European Commission has recently announced it intends to initiate processes for taking action against EU Member States over implementation of the Shareholders Rights Directive (SRD). The Directive, which was passed in 2007, establishes Europe-wide principles for ensuring certain basic rights of shareholders at European listed companies. These rights relate to improved registration, participation …… continue reading >>
March 23, 2010, at 1:41 pm
The prospect of new regulation at the ownership end of corporate governance mechanisms in Europe is beginning to take shape.
The new Member of the European Commission responsible for Internal Market and Services, Michel Barnier, has recently been making increasingly clear his views on the future directon of regulation in response to …… continue reading >>
January 14, 2010, at 4:44 pm
The European Commission has published a table detailing implementation of the Shareholder Rights Directive by the 27 member states (along with other directives). Member states were required to bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with the Shareholder Rights Directive by 3 August 2009 at the latest.
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September 24, 2009, at 10:49 pm
As G20 leaders convene in the USA this week, the European Commission has announced its plans to create a tougher financial regulation framework for EU member states. “This European system can also inspire a global one and we will argue for that in Pittsburgh,” European Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso said.
The …… continue reading >>
July 31, 2009, at 11:59 am Manifest cordially invites you to you our end of season colloquium in Paris on September 9th 2009.
Please join us for an afternoon of informative analysis and lively debate in the graceful surroundings of the British Ambassador’s Residence in the heart of Paris - just a short train ride from central London and …… continue reading >>
July 29, 2009, at 12:07 pm Northern Rock’s former shareholders have lost their bid for a judicial review of the nationalisation compensation scheme but have vowed to press their claims in the the House of Lords and, potentially, the European Court of Human Rights. The House of Lords appeal could be heard in summer 2010 but an appeal to the European Court …… continue reading >>
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