News
Regulation, 16 July, 2019
Financial watchdog moves to strengthen audit ethics
Changes include a shorter list of permitted extra services and a stronger role for an “ethics partner” inside audit firms.
Board diversity, 10 July, 2019
New threats to ‘diversity of thought’ despite better board composition
While the number of women on boards is rising, an increasing reliance on hiring from the fields of accountancy and finance may impact on diversity of thought, says a new study.
Women on boards, 9 July, 2019
Hampton-Alexander CEO warns of ‘challenge to shift attitudes’ on gender diversity
Some companies have adopted a “one and done” attitude to female representation on boards, said Denise Wilson in a speech to the ICSA conference.
Cybersecurity, 9 July, 2019
Ransomware warning as cybercriminals target large companies
Experts highlight ransomware risk as cybercriminals attack listed forensics company Eurofins Scientific, with reports that a ransom was paid.
Executive remuneration, 5 July, 2019
Avast CEO Ondrej Vlcek opts to receive nominal $1 salary
Cybersecurity boss Ondrej Vlcek has joined Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and other high-profile executives in waiving his pay cheque—but is it a meaningful gesture or just the latest tech trend?
Climate disclosures, 2 July, 2019
FRC calls for better reporting of climate-related risks
The UK regulator has added its voice to the growing chorus of organisations urging companies to improve their disclosure of climate-related risks.
Employee management, 1 July, 2019
Workforce Disclosure Initiative puts pressure on big names
Investor group ShareAction is targeting companies including Walmart, Rio Tinto and Coca-Cola to improve reporting on workforce issues.
Board evolution, 28 June, 2019
Rapid technological change ‘is disrupting leadership’
The current pace of technological change is creating a level of complexity that is overtaking our ability to make effective decisions, says a leadership expert.
Climate disclosures, 26 June, 2019
‘Single all-encompassing framework’ needed for sustainability reporting
Research by the Better Alignment Project highlights confusion over differing sustainability reporting frameworks and the language and taxonomy they use.
Reporting, 24 June, 2019
Climate reporting: TCFD urges companies to disclose data
While recent speeches by Philip Hammond and Mark Carney—and a Greenpeace protest—have helped to focus attention on climate reporting, a status report from the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures says more needs to be done.