On 3 July 2016 the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) will come into
force and will apply directly to AIM traded companies. The London
Stock Exchange has recently confirmed the changes it will make to
the AIM Rules as a result of MAR. AIM companies should take final
steps now to prepare for the new regime under MAR and the new AIM
Rules. The revised AIM Rules will come into force on 3 July
2016.
What are the main changes for AIM companies?
Disclosure of inside information
Under MAR, AIM companies will be required to disclose inside
information as soon as possible, subject to certain circumstances
when disclosure can be delayed. There are no changes to the current
AIM Rule 11 which sets out a general disclosure of price-sensitive
information for AIM companies. There is some overlap between the
obligations to disclose under the AIM Rules and MAR but they are
not identical and there are additional requirements that apply
under MAR. An AIM com
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As an important hub for Chinese investments into Europe - more than 40% of Chinese overseas direct investments into the EU route through Luxembourg – we will host our China Investment Forum in Luxembourg on April 24.
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