Governance
COMMENT: Governance, 27 November, 2023
Why UK corporate governance needs tightening up
The LSE’s response to the government’s panicky U-turn on governance regulation is not helpful to NEDs and other stakeholders.
NEWS: Governance, 23 November, 2023
OpenAI reinstalls Sam Altman as chief executive
The CEO’s departure and return have raised questions about the state of governance at the trailblazing ChatGPT creator.
NEWS: Corporate reporting, 22 November, 2023
Boards urged to retain ‘beneficial’ reporting elements
Although the government cancelled the requirement, resilience disclosures ‘cannot be wasted effort’, says senior auditco chair.
NEWS: Governance, 21 November, 2023
Governance experts call for change in corporate law
Board duties should go ‘beyond their traditional role of representing shareholders’ interests’, writes a group of 15 academics.
NEWS: Severance pay, 15 November, 2023
‘Golden parachute’ concerns take flight in the US
The number of shareholder proposals calling for a vote on severance packages has skyrocketed, finds proxy adviser ISS.
NEWS: Legal and regulatory, 8 November, 2023
Boards will need to make internal controls statement
Government legislative agenda sees FRC reduce governance code revisions, but declaration on controls survives the cull.
COMMENT: Audit reform, 7 November, 2023
Audit reform is essential to restore faith in the UK
When it comes to understanding what attracts investors to a capital market, the London Stock Exchange has got it wrong.
NEWS: Audit reform, 6 November, 2023
Big Four firm in late plea for audit reform
Further delay ‘will not achieve the aim of restoring trust in audit and corporate governance’, says Deloitte managing partner.