For a number of reasons, certain London-listed companies have been considering, and in some cases implementing, US listings, whether as an additional listing or by way of a unilateral move away from London. In addition to increasing access for US investors, some of these reasons relate to a perception of a valuation gap between New York and London in addition to what some perceive to be a wider and more receptive investor base in the US.

On March 6, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC or Commission) announced the adoption of final rules requiring registrants – both domestic companies and foreign private issuers (FPIs) – to include climate-related information in their registration statements and annual reports. 

The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law hosted its 51^stannual Securities Regulation Institute from January 22, 2024 to January 24, 2024 in Coronado, California. Various practitioners and professionals from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), law firms, academic institutions, accounting firms and SEC reporting companies participated in the conference. Winston & Strawn LLP was a sponsor of the event. Below is a summary of key takeaways from the conference.