News
Corporate governance, 26 June, 2018
French business groups adopt revised governance code
Business groups in France have opted for a tougher governance code for private companies and entrepreneurs after public criticism for big payouts to executives.
Major board appointments, 26 June, 2018
Board moves at TP ICAP; Standard Life Aberdeen; Ashtead Group; & Northgate
Ashtead Group lines up new chairman after 11 years with Chris Cole in the role, while Standard Life Aberdeen appoints Cathleen Raffaeli as a non-executive director.
Behavioural ethics and corporate culture, 25 June, 2018
Business ethics: Why do good people do bad things?
The UK’s revised governance code will require boards to keep a watchful eye on their corporate cultures. To this end, understanding behavioural ethics can help instil the right values in employees.
Tax fraud, 25 June, 2018
EU agrees measures to stamp out VAT fraud
EU member states have agreed to collaborate on closing EU tax loopholes, such as information sharing and cooperation between national tax authorities and law enforcement authorities.
Corporate reputation, 25 June, 2018
Uber to lean on governance changes in licence appeal
Uber begins an appeal against the loss of its licence to operate in London, having made significant corporate governance changes in the UK.
Governance, 25 June, 2018
Lib Dem leader backs more action on executive pay
Liberal Democrat leader Vince Cable advocates action on executive pay, short-term shareholders and the takeover regime.
Investor activism, 25 June, 2018
UK companies face increase in investor activism
UK companies are much more likely to face investor activism than their European counterparts, according to Alvarez & Marsal.
Audit firms, 25 June, 2018
Audit industry to face fresh “root and branch” review by UK government
Central government is searching for a senior figure to undertake a review of the audit market and model.
Executive behaviour, 22 June, 2018
Intel CEO resigns following breach of ‘fraternisation’ policy
Brian Krzanich resigns after it emerges he had a “consensual” relationship with an Intel employee in “violation” of company rules.
Financial services post-Brexit, 21 June, 2018
‘Grandfather’ financial services post-Brexit to protect 36m policyholders
Financial body TheCityUK calls on the UK and EU to work together to ensure that derivatives contracts, which underpin consumer-focused financial services, don’t collapse post-Brexit.