Updates

SEC Proposes Temporary Rules to Facilitate Measured Participation by Certain “Platform Workers” in Compensatory Offerings Under Rule 701 and Form S-8

November 24, 2020/US SEC The Securities and Exchange Commission today voted to propose rules that, on a temporary basis and subject to percentage limits (no more than 15% of annual compensation), dollar limits (no more than $75,000 in three years) and other conditions, would permit an issuer provide equity compensation […]

Modernization of Rules and Forms for Compensatory Securities Offerings and Sales

November 24, 2020/US SEC AGENCY: Securities and Exchange Commission ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Securities and Exchange Commission (“Commission”) is proposing for public comment amendments to Rule 701 under the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”), which provides an exemption from registration for securities issued by non-reporting issuers pursuant […]

UBA Foundation’s National Essay Competition 2020 brings out the finest young creative writers in a challenging year

November 24, 2020/UBA Plc ·       Ten out of the twelve  winners are girls The UBA Foundation, the CSR arm of the United Bank for Africa, today, held its tenth annual National Essay Competition(NEC) in a virtual ceremony that was attended by high school students from across the nation. The UBA […]