Governance
INSIGHT: Artificial intelligence, 4 August, 2022
How to ensure governance of artificial intelligence (AI)
An ISO standard issued this year gives guidance to boards on the governance implications of adopting the use of AI in organisations.
NEWS: Cyber security, 4 August, 2022
Cyber security reporting falls short
UK companies are struggling to provide focused disclosures as cyber attacks continue to increase, says the FRC.
NEWS: Legal and regulatory, 2 August, 2022
Companies House sets out its stall for 2023
The Companies House Corporate Plan 2022-2023 outlines how the organisation intends to achieve the goals outlined in its 2020-2025 strategy.
NEWS: Legal and regulatory, 1 August, 2022
FRC publishes its annual enforcement review
The watchdog issued £46.5m in financial sanctions, with a recurring theme in investigations being a ‘lack of scepticism’ from auditors.
NEWS: Legal and regulatory, 30 July, 2022
FCA publishes its decision notices on Carillion case
The Financial Conduct Authority censured Carillion plc (in liquidation) and imposed fines on three Carillion executive directors.
NEWS: AGM trends, 29 July, 2022
Virtual AGMs fall out of favour
Research shows companies seek in-person shareholder approval for their intentions, which this year often include climate transition plans
NEWS: ESG drivers, 26 July, 2022
Investors influence ESG performance, study reveals
Researchers find that, among the many drivers for improving ESG, intervention by corporate investors is key.
NEWS: Regulation, 25 July, 2022
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: Climate risk reporting, 25 July, 2022
Norges Bank backs mandatory US climate risk reporting
Heavyweight investor’s support boosts Securities and Exchange Commission’s controversial proposed US rules on board ESG disclosures.
NEWS: ESG reporting, 22 July, 2022
Meta publishes first human rights report
The company has scrutinised the risks of Facebook and WhatsApp, but stops short of publicly committing to all the actions recommended.