Finance
COMMENT: Audit reform, 25 November, 2022
Why we need audit reform right now
There is an “urgent need” for reform to the audit landscape as well as internal audit, the Chartered IIA argues.
INSIGHT: Executive pay, 21 November, 2022
Why are ‘ethical’ executives still highly paid?
The way the labour market works—or fails to work—presents a dilemma for remuneration committees when it comes to executive pay.
NEWS: Executive pay, 10 November, 2022
IA publishes guidance on executive remuneration for 2023
The Investment Association has updated its guidance and advises that NEDs’ time commitment and role complexity be reflected in their fees.
NEWS: Governance, 10 November, 2022
FRC unveils new audit committee standards
Watchdog’s guidance to audit committees aims at expanding choice and addressing competition within the audit market.
NEWS: Audit reform, 31 October, 2022
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: Legal and regulatory, 28 October, 2022
FRC reviews corporate governance reports 2021-22
The watchdog found the quality of reporting to be good, but there were many areas of concern, including cash flow statements.
NEWS: ESG reporting, 14 October, 2022
TCFD publishes its 2022 status report
Since the TCFD published its recommendations in 2017, many more companies have risen to the challenge. But ‘urgent progress’ is still needed.
NEWS: ESG investment, 13 October, 2022
Experts clash over ESG investment ‘agenda’
US professor slates PRI for ‘undue influence’ on the financial markets, while PRI maintains the need to inform investors on ESG.
NEWS: Legal and regulatory, 12 October, 2022
FRC publishes advice on reporting on net zero commitments
The FRC Lab’s report contains practical recommendations on meeting investor expectations about net zero disclosures in financial reports.
NEWS: Legal and regulatory, 26 September, 2022
FRC publishes report on improving structured digital reporting
Companies are encouraged to take more ‘ownership and responsibility’ when adhering to the new rules on structured electronic reporting.