Tag: KPMG
Audit reform in the UK risks ‘losing momentum’
The Financial Reporting Council still awaits the proposed new statutory powers that would allow it to enforce substantive change.
News round-up: this week in governance
Shared audit’s £1bn cost; failed UK energy firms had no internal audit; governance rules for all; is climate risk reporting an SEC matter?
Years after Carillion’s collapse, the UK still waits for audit reform
Researchers say inquiry focused on apportioning blame to individuals, rather than investigating the regulatory system.
News round-up: this week in governance
Governance in Ukraine, FCA’s ‘constructive discussions’ with AJ Bell, final report on KPMG’s conduct, climate risk reporting in California.
How to beat short selling activism
What would you do if your company was targeted by short-selling activist investors? Communication is vital to prevent reputational damage.
Regulator fines KPMG £14.4m
The Financial Reporting Council’s investigation into the Big Four firm’s auditing of Carillion and Regenersis revealed serious misconduct.
News round-up: this week in governance
Tory leadership contest; Grant Thornton fined; Norwegian insider dealing; virtual AGMs; US environmental disclosures; diversity at Amazon.
News round-up: this week in governance
JD Sports chair to depart; LGIM brings Jeff Bezos back down to Earth; CEO pay under scrutiny; fines for KPMG; and BlackRock backs off on ESG.
News round-up: this week in governance
The Big Four leave Russia; Apple investors call for “civil rights audit”; UK firms aim for gender parity; and trend grows for four-day weeks.
News round-up: this week in governance
UK governance code “unpopular”; dual-class shares; BA contributors win awards; global boards still male; KPMG sued over Carillion; and local CEOs.