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QCA publishes revised corporate governance code

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Published on: 25 April 2018

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Table of contents

Why is the QCA revising its Code now?
What types of companies is the QCA Code aimed at?
How is the QCA Code structured?
How should companies disclose against the QCA Code?
What are the main changes from the 2013 version of the QCA Code?
Market comment

Article summary

Corporate analysis: The Quoted Companies Alliance has published a revised version of its Corporate Governance Code. The QCA Code sets out standards of good governance for quoted companies that do not have a premium listing of equity shares and private companies that wish to adopt good governance practices. This analysis, which includes market commentary from Martin Webster, partner at Pinsent Masons LLP, considers the new code and discusses some of the key changes.

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