News
Auditing, 16 March, 2018
Regulator seeks audit market probe into Big Four domination
The chief executive of the Financial Reporting Council has begun meetings with the competition regulator to discuss a new investigation of the market for big audit contracts.
Whistleblowing process, 16 March, 2018
Whistleblowing: the problem with speaking out
According to research, most whistleblowers raise the alarm by first approaching their boss or senior managers. However, if they then turn to regulators, it’s a clear sign that management has failed to listen.
TUI CFO appointment, 16 March, 2018
Board moves at TUI Group and Mondi
Belgian executive Birgit Conix brings her international finance experience to TUI, while there’s a non-executive reshuffle at packaging group Mondi.
Diversity & remuneration, 16 March, 2018
HSBC reveals gender pay gap of 60% but pledges to improve diversity
One of the UK’s biggest banks reveals an average gender pay gap of 60%, while the average bonus gap is 84%.
Strategy and restructuring, 15 March, 2018
Unilever opts for single Netherlands HQ and ‘one share one vote’
Unilever announces the end of its dual-registered structure to make Netherlands its home base, in a bid to improve governance and shareholder value.
Stewardship, 14 March, 2018
The promises and limitations of institutional investors
Policymakers believe that investment institutions can be persuaded to take a greater role in corporate governance. But do they really possess the willingness and capacity to embrace their stewardship role?
Shareholders, 14 March, 2018
Goldman Sachs criticises Hong Kong’s dual class share limit
Goldman Sachs’ chief executive suggests Hong Kong’s proposed limit on dual class share ownership could fail to provide a competitive advantage.
Lady Judge misconduct investigation, 14 March, 2018
Former easyJet CFO takes IoD chair during Lady Judge case
Former easyJet CFO Chris Walton steps up to interim chairman at the IoD, as it looks to move on following an investigation into chairwoman Lady Barbara Judge.
Reverse factoring, 14 March, 2018
Carillion collapse reveals gaps in supply chain accounting
Moody’s says Carillion’s accounting treatment of supply chain finance failed to reveal the true extent of money owed to banks.
Corporate reporting, 14 March, 2018
Belgian business groups publish guide on non-financial reporting law
A group of Belgian stakeholders have put together guidelines to help business leaders implement a law introduced last year on non-financial reporting.