Episode 66 – UK FinReg Focus Areas in 2024: Primary Markets Reform

For the last three years, UK regulatory authorities have commissioned an array of reviews and consultations to address friction points in the UK's primary markets, culminating in reforms to the listing regime scheduled to take place in 2024. In addition to simplifying listing segments, these reforms signal a shift to a more disclosure-based regime, by relaxing eligibility requirements for commercial entities at the point of entry and no longer mandating shareholder votes for a variety of transaction types. The goal of these reforms is to re-establish London as an attractive choice among global listing jurisdictions. In this episode of Connected With Latham, the first in a 10-part series complementing Latham's "10 Key Focus Areas for UK-Regulated Financial Services Firms in 2024" report, London partners Rob Moulton and Mark Austin discuss how regulatory reform of the UK's primary markets became a central priority, why the introduction of more risk will increase the markets' appeal, and what further changes investors can expect in the coming year.   This podcast is provided as a service of Latham & Watkins LLP. Listening to this podcast does not create an attorney client relationship between you and Latham & Watkins LLP, and you should not send confidential information to Latham & Watkins LLP. While we make every effort to assure that the content of this podcast is accurate, comprehensive, and current, we do not warrant or guarantee any of those things and you may not rely on this podcast as a substitute for legal research and/or consulting a qualified attorney. Listening to this podcast is not a substitute for engaging a lawyer to advise on your individual needs. Should you require legal advice on the issues covered in this podcast, please consult a qualified attorney. Under New York's Code of Professional Responsibility, portions of this communication contain attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Results depend upon a variety of factors unique to each representation. Please direct all inquiries regarding the conduct of Latham and Watkins attorneys under New York's Disciplinary Rules to Latham & Watkins LLP, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020, Phone: 1.212.906.1200 Quick LinksGet Embed PlayerShare on SocialDownload Audio File