United Kingdom: Corporate Governance

The Charity Commission has reminded charities that they should be preparing for the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s (EHRC) updated Equality Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations.

Ankura's latest insights explore critical developments across corporate governance, cybersecurity, retail competition, and sports regulation. From new UK control effectiveness requirements reshaping board accountability to emerging crypto dispute trends and research integrity funding reforms, these analyses examine how organizations navigate evolving compliance landscapes and operational challenges.

The London Stock Exchange has implemented significant revisions to the AIM Rules for Companies following its June 2026 consultation paper, introducing substantial changes to admission requirements, transaction thresholds, and disclosure obligations. These reforms include replacing traditional working capital statements with targeted financial disclosures, introducing a voluntary Capital Access Window for fundraising suspensions, and aligning substantial transaction thresholds with Main Market standards at 2

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a comprehensive review of the Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules to assess their value for issuers and investors, while exploring reforms to enhance UK public market attractiveness. This update examines recent regulatory developments including AIM Rules consultations, accounts filing reforms, and new FRC guidance on internal controls and materiality. Additionally, the government has accepted recommendations to mandate digital share registers for publicly

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The High Court has approved a novel compromise to resolve pension equalisation uncertainty, while TPR demonstrates its anti-avoidance enforcement powers and new AI governance guidance sets practical actions for trustees. This week's developments span regulatory intervention, technological adaptation, and evolving compliance requirements across the UK pensions landscape.

As AI agents gain autonomy to access systems, make decisions, and execute tasks with minimal human intervention, businesses face mounting challenges around visibility, oversight, and control. While 94% of executives recognize AI's strategic importance, only 7% report strong organization-wide adoption, with governance and accountability proving more difficult than the technology itself.

The Supreme Court has clarified the boundaries of directors' fiduciary duties, ruling that a director breached his obligations by deliberately concealing information from fellow board members during a company sale process. This landmark decision examines whether genuine belief in acting for the company's benefit can justify unilateral action and information withholding, establishing important precedents for corporate governance and the duty of good faith.

When a business owner loses mental capacity, managing their exit from the business is just the beginning of a complex legal journey. This article examines the critical steps that follow—from asset management and property sales to estate planning and statutory wills—revealing the essential legal mechanisms that protect incapacitated business owners and their families.