Listing Rules Reform: UK Debt Capital Market Set for a Boost?
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is embarking on the most significant set of reforms in the UK capital markets in a generation, the aims of which include improving investor access to non-equity securities (i.e. bonds). If implemented, these could see retail investors being able to access regulated and typically investment grade bonds on the primary […]
What the EU’s Instant Payments Agreement Means for Corporates
Following the EU’s provisional instant payments agreement, Laurent Descout, Founder and CEO of TMI Innovation Lab entrant Neo, takes a closer look at the legislation, exploring its implications for corporates. The European Council and European Parliament struck a provisional agreement towards the end of 2023 requiring all payment service providers (PSPs) operating in the EU […]
ISSB’s Standards are a Major Boost for Market Transparency on Sustainability
The recent launch of the International Sustainability Standards Board’s (ISSB’s) two standards for sustainability-related financial reporting – covering general requirements (IFRS S1) and climate-related disclosures (IFRS S2), respectively – is a major milestone in raising the status and promoting the standardisation of sustainability-related financial reporting globally. The ISSB has already received support from bodies such […]
Will Financed Emissions Proposals Stop Your Access to Funding?
If you’ve not yet heard about financed emissions, get ready to do your homework. They are about to become a key part of banks’ lending decisions and could potentially put pressure on corporate access to capital. Michelle Horsfield, Executive Director, SMBC Group, explains the basics. Financed emissions is a metric that apportions emissions to a […]
Mastering ISO 20022 Migration for Corporates: A Call to Action
In the ever-evolving landscape of global finance, staying ahead of industry-wide transformations is paramount. One such seismic shift is the ISO 20022 migration, which has far-reaching implications for corporates across the globe. With recent milestones achieved and new rules established, the time has come for corporate leaders to navigate the path towards seamless ISO 20022 […]
