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The next step for transparency in financial reporting

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Published on: 05 November 2013
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What does the existing Transparency Directive 2004/109/EC cover?
  • What are the key changes?
  • Why are these changes being made?
  • When are these changes expected to take effect?
  • What practical steps should listed companies take to prepare for these changes?

Article summary

Corporate analysis: Stephanie Maguire, head of the corporate knowledge management team at Freshfields in London, examines changes to the EU Transparency Directive, and advises on the practical effects they will have on listed companies in the UK.

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