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SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies

SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies Media Coverage and Press Releases

Syedur Rahman

Syedur Rahman
9 February 2022

Syed Rahman explains to The Banker the likelihood of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) being attracted to the UK

Although the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) changed its rules in 2021 to attract SPACs (special purpose acquisition companies) to the UK, only one had been seen by the turn of the year.

Posted in: SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.
Featured at: The Banker
Syedur Rahman

Syedur Rahman
25 January 2022

Syed Rahman assesses the UK’s chances of attracting special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs)

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) changed its rules last year to try and lure some of the SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) activity to these shores. Yet, so far, the UK has only seen one...

Posted in: SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.
Featured at: Global Banking and Finance Review
Syedur Rahman

Syedur Rahman
27 September 2021

Syed Rahman explains why a high-profile US case underlines the risks surrounding SPACs

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) fined the space transportation company Momentus and its former chief executive for misleading investors. The special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) ...

Posted in: SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.
Featured at: The World Financial Review
Syedur Rahman

Syedur Rahman
16 August 2021

Syed Rahman explains what the FCA’s new rules for SPACs may mean for the banks

With the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) having reformed its regime to attract some of the lucrative SPAC (special purpose acquisition company) market, Syed Rahman wrote about the implications for b...

Posted in: SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.
Featured at: The Banker
Syedur Rahman

Syedur Rahman
20 July 2021

Syed Rahman assesses the FCA’s approach to SPACs - and the possible risks

As the Financial Conduct Authority has produced proposals to attract special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) to the UK, Rahman Ravelli’s Syed Rahman assessed the possible implications.

Posted in: SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.
Featured at: Solicitors Journal
Syedur Rahman

Syedur Rahman
17 June 2021

Partner Syed Rahman considers the Financial Conduct Authority’s approach to SPACs – and the risks

With the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) looking to reassess its regime with a view to attracting SPACs to the City, Syed Rahman considered the implications.

Posted in: SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies.
Featured at: Global Banking and Finance