CFO
INSIGHT: Board expertise, 21 November, 2024
Structuring an effective board agenda
The board’s agenda, when properly constructed, ultimately leads to more productive discussions and impactful outcomes for the organisation.
NEWS: Legal and regulatory, 25 September, 2024
Smaller listed companies fall short of financial reporting standards
The quality of many non-FTSE 350 company financial reports is ‘concerning’, the Financial Reporting Council’s review found.
INSIGHT: Chief financial officer, 25 September, 2024
How to help your finance team evolve
Finance teams have a vital role to play in building sustainable businesses, and CFOs can help them step up to the challenge.
INSIGHT: Share buybacks, 19 July, 2024
Is there more to share buybacks than boards have thought to ask?
Share buybacks are hugely popular, but boards need to watch their step, not least in terms of what is legal and fair.
NEWS: Parker Review, 11 March, 2024
FTSE 250 warned to ‘review’ approach to ethnic minority target
Board representation in FTSE 100 has improved, but many listed firms are lagging behind, the Parker Review reveals.
NEWS: Diversity, equity and inclusion, 5 March, 2024
Talent pipelines fail to include women and minorities
The top corporate leadership roles are being filled in ways that neglect diversity, equity and inclusion, research reveals.
INSIGHT: Chief financial officer, 13 November, 2023
How to succeed as a first-time CFO
The remit and responsibilities of the chief financial officer have changed, which can seem daunting for those entering the role.
Board moves, 27 June, 2023
Ex-Ted Baker CEO joins Ocado as NED
Rachel Osborne will become an independent non-executive director of the online groceries retail and technology company from 1 September.