SPACS - Special Purpose Acquisition Companies

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.

By Syedur Rahman  9 February 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 SPAC.

By Syedur Rahman  25 January 2022

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) that agreed a deal to take Momentus publ...

By Syedur Rahman  27 September 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 banks.

By Syedur Rahman  16 August 2021

The Financial Conduct Authority has rewritten some of its rulebook to lure the lucrative SPAC market to the UK

Syed Rahman of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli details the changes – and the litigation risks

By Syedur Rahman  12 August 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.

By Syedur Rahman  20 July 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.

17 June 2021

National security could become a reason for denying companies the opportunity to list on the London Stock Exchange

Syed Rahman of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli considers the thinking behind the proposal.

By Syedur Rahman  9 June 2021

The increased popularity of SPACs has led to them becoming a major feature of the financial landscape

Syed Rahman of financial crime specialists Rahman Ravelli gives an overview of the scale of the SPAC phenomenon – and some of the risks associated with them.

By Syedur Rahman  16 April 2021

The rise of SPACs and the associated risks are detailed by Syed Rahman for Finance Monthly

SPACs – special purpose acquisition companies – have become an increasingly popular way for US companies to go from private to public.

By Syedur Rahman  19 March 2021