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Multi-sided platforms and digital ecosystems are in the spotlight of the EU Commission's revised Market Definition Notice. It sets out how it will define digital markets for antitrust and merger purposes. Kristina Nordlander and Agnieszka Kolasińska from our antitrust team, examine the impact of this change on digital players. Read more below. #Technology #DigitalMarkets #EC

Today the FCA has set out a simplified listings regime to support a wider range of companies to list on UK exchanges. The reforms include the introduction of a single listing category and streamlined eligibility for companies looking to list their shares in the UK, and companies will no longer need shareholder votes on "significant or related party transactions and offer flexibility around enhanced voting rights", the FCA explained. Linklaters’ Tom Thorne and James Wootton highlight in a piece by Investment Week that the new rules will facilitate closer alignment of UK stock markets with Amsterdam and New York, as they remove "frictional points of difference" and bolster competitiveness. Read full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gN3XpGby (£) Read more about the reforms on our website here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqbZuTt6

Insightful discussion on FDI regimes across EU at the C5 Annual European Forum on Global FDI Reviews, held in Brussels. The protection of strategic companies on grounds of public security (and beyond), in a landscape of opportunities and increasing complexity for investors around the world. ADVANT is in the front line, helping clients navigating M&A transactions across EU. Here with my esteemed colleagues and friends Christian Von Wistinghausen from ADVANT Beiten and Delphine Gilet from ADVANT Altana. #ADVANT #europeanadvantage

Today the FCA has set out a simplified listings regime to support a wider range of companies to list on UK exchanges. The reforms include the introduction of a single listing category and streamlined eligibility for companies looking to list their shares in the UK, and companies will no longer need shareholder votes on "significant or related party transactions and offer flexibility around enhanced voting rights", the FCA explained. Linklaters’ Tom Thorne and James Wootton highlight in a piece by Investment Week that the new rules will facilitate closer alignment of UK stock markets with Amsterdam and New York, as they remove "frictional points of difference" and bolster competitiveness. Read full article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5XZ6jiQ (£) Read more about the reforms on our website here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e_Ag5-WN

The new EU Listing Act is aimed at making EU capital markets more attractive and facilitate listings on European stock exchanges. Key amendments discussed in this piece are to the EU Prospectus Regulation and the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Read more here. https://ow.ly/VwzC50TM1tS #whitecase

The European Commission's revised Market Definition Notice clarifies its approach to defining digital markets in antitrust and merger control cases. This includes multi-sided platforms and digital ecosystems. A&O’s antitrust experts Kristina Nordlander and Agnieszka Kolasinska, analyze the impact of this revision on digital markets. Read more below. #Technology #DigitalMarkets #EC

The European Commission has revised its Market Definition Notice for the first time in over 25 years. In a blog post, Kristina Nordlander and Agnieszka Kolasinska explore what this means for the definition of digital markets in antitrust and merger control cases, including multi-sided platforms and digital ecosystems. #Technology #DigitalMarkets #EC

The new EU Listing Act is aimed at making EU capital markets more attractive and facilitate listings on European stock exchanges. Key amendments discussed in this piece are to the EU Prospectus Regulation and the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Read more here. https://ow.ly/nau150TMwyg #whitecase

The new EU Listing Act is aimed at making EU capital markets more attractive and facilitate listings on European stock exchanges. Key amendments discussed in this piece are to the EU Prospectus Regulation and the EU Market Abuse Regulation. Read more here. https://ow.ly/QwKZ50TMzFM #whitecase

Following my appointment as Chairman of the Corporate Event Working Group at the European Central Securities Depositories Association (ECSDA), I feel a profound sense of responsibility and optimism. Our mission is clear: to drive harmonisation and defragmentation across the European Capital Markets. The current landscape of European capital markets is characterised by divergent practices and regulations, creating inefficiencies and barriers to seamless operations. Our working group aims to address these challenges by developing and implementing standardised processes and protocols for corporate actions. Under my leadership, we will foster collaboration among key stakeholders, including depositories, regulators, and market participants. By aligning our efforts and sharing best practices, we can eliminate inefficiencies and streamline operations. The ultimate goal is to create a unified framework that enhances transparency, reduces operational risk, and promotes investor confidence. As Chairman, I am committed to steering our group towards tangible outcomes and fostering continuous and constructive dialogue and progress. Together, we will work towards a harmonised European Capital Market that is efficient, resilient, and globally competitive. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on the financial landscape of Europe. #CMU #ECSDA #collaboration #europeanmarkets