Evaluate, within the English Law context, the nature of a floating charge and whether it continues to be a useful means of protection for a company’s creditor.

Question 1

The UK corporate governance system regulates purposefully the duties and powers of directors in relation to shareholders, the corporate entity itself and wider stakeholders.

Referring to the provisions in the Companies Act 2006 and relevant corporate governance codes, examine the effectiveness and limitations of the current system. Include in your examination a comparison with the position in ONE of: France, Japan or the US.

Question 2

The UK market abuse regime, currently under the Market Abuse Regulation, was introduced to combat insider dealing by company insiders and improve investor confidence in a fair market.

Analyse the regime and its effectiveness.

Question 3

There has been considerable debate about the continuing value and effectiveness of floating charges.

Evaluate, within the English Law context, the nature of a floating charge and whether it continues to be a useful means of protection for a company’s creditor.

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Evaluate, within the English Law context, the nature of a floating charge and whether it continues to be a useful means of protection for a company’s creditor.