MM&K has officially launched the 2025/26 edition of Life in the Boardroom, a unique biennial survey that gathers insights directly from Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) and Board Chairs, rather than from company staff or annual reports. Since 1990, this survey has provided a detailed and accurate picture from the people who experience life in the boardroom…

June 10, 2025 Read more >

After a consultation process, to which MM&K contributed as did many other interested parties, the FRC published the 2026 UK Stewardship Code on 3 June. In addition, the FRC has published draft reporting guidance on which comments and suggestions are requested before 31 August 2025 with a view to being finalised in the autumn. The…

June 9, 2025 Read more >

We are preparing to launch the 2025/26 edition of Life in the Boardroom, our survey of NEDs, including Board Chairs. This survey has been running since 1990 and is unique insofar as we collect data direct from individual directors. Participants include directors of UK and overseas listed and private companies, private equity portfolio companies, public…

May 2, 2025 Read more >

Reports of AIM’s demise are premature. That said, for some time London’s junior market has not been fulfilling the purpose for which it had been designed, i.e. a nursery for high risk early-stage businesses with growth potential but which do not meet main market entry requirements, to access the growth capital they need – a…

April 2, 2025 Read more >

Along with the 2025 Spring Statement, HMRC has published a technical note on the tax implications for companies and employees when a company has shares traded on the Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES). PISCES is a new type of secondary stock exchange that will facilitate intermittent trading of private company shares. It…

April 1, 2025 Read more >

Whilst some changes relating to employees have been well signposted for the tax year(s) ahead – such as the increase in Employers’ National Insurance Contributions to 15% from 6 April 2025, others have not. Having changes well signposted is important. For example, the increase of Employers NIC from 6 April means that companies could ensure…

March 28, 2025 Read more >

The FRC closed its consultation on the proposed new Stewardship Code on 19 February. MM&K responded as proposals focused on engagement with investors and the role of proxy advisers are matters that affect many of our clients. Here is a summary of our response to the questions posed by the FRC. 1.  Do you support…

February 19, 2025 Read more >

Changes made to the UK Corporate Governance Code (UKCGC) and the QCA Corporate Governance Code (QCA Code) kick-in this year. The new 2024 UKCGC applies to accounting periods starting on or after 1 January 2025 and the 2023 changes to the QCA Code, apply to accounting periods starting on or after 1 April 2024. Both…

January 29, 2025 Read more >

All at MM&K hope our clients, contacts, partners and other stakeholders enjoy a peaceful seasonal holiday break and we wish you a very happy New Year. We look forward to continuing our connections with all of you in 2025. A milestone passed 2024 has been a remarkable year. MM&K celebrated 50 years in business, a…

December 20, 2024 Read more >

SEMINAR ‘What’s the latest in the world of Private Equity, and how is it affecting PE Partners and Executives, Founders and Funds?’ February 11, 2025 18.00 – 19.15, followed by drinks (Registration from 17:30) Venue: Withers, 20 Old Bailey, LONDON, EC4M 7AN Details Join us for this exclusive IFSEA event tailored to Private Equity Partners, Executives, and…

December 20, 2024 Read more >

Having barely had time to digest the economic impact of higher tax rates, lower interest rates and the potential effects of the US election, UK companies continue to face the seemingly unstoppable wave of UK corporate governance. Remuneration Governance The QCA Corporate Governance Code, revised in November 2023 came into effect for accounting periods starting…

November 19, 2024 Read more >

You may have formed the view from recent headlines that AIM is in its final death throes. Speculation about possible Budget tax changes is unhelpful and, to cap it all, LSEG data shows that whilst the FTSE All Share has risen 21% over the last three years, the AIM index has fallen by 40%! That…

October 22, 2024 Read more >