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Board selection, 12 November, 2019
Top chairs see remuneration rise by 30% over past decade
Research reveals average total remuneration for chairs in the top 150 FTSE companies stands at £404,776, while non-executive directors receive an average of £97,837.
UK audit market, 8 November, 2019
Auditors struggling to challenge management, says FRC
Financial Reporting Council report warns that auditors are still failing to reach the “necessary high standard” of audit quality.
Regulation, 6 November, 2019
Boards gear up for section 172 disclosures
Directors will be required to submit a "meaningful and informative" statement on how they fulfil their section 172 duties.
Regulation, 5 November, 2019
Thomas Cook review urges action on audit reform and bonus clawbacks
Business committee report into travel firm collapse highlights the lack of progress on audit and calls for strengthened provisions to claw back bonuses.
US regulation, 1 November, 2019
ISS launches lawsuit against the SEC over proxy adviser guidelines
The proxy advisory firm has asked that new regulatory demands be set aside, claiming the watchdog “lacks authority” and its actions are “contrary to law”.
Investor engagement, 30 October, 2019
Sustainable investment set to grow as investors focus on climate
Research reveals climate change is now rated the most important engagement topic by institutional investors, eclipsing corporate strategy.
UK audit market, 28 October, 2019
Big Four accountancy firms see decline in combined audit income growth
PwC, EY, Deloitte and KPMG saw audit income grow by 1.7% in 2017–18 compared with 5.7% the previous year, amid continuing pressure for market reform.
Corporate governance, 25 October, 2019
New UK stewardship code puts focus on investor engagement
Revised code shifts the emphasis from stating policies to assessing outcomes, with ESG and climate named as key areas for companies to take into account.
