News
Remuneration and diversity, 5 March, 2018
Gender pay gap reports published by only a fraction of companies
New research reveals that gender pay gap reports have been produced by approximately one in six companies ahead of the 4 April deadline.
Governance code review, 2 March, 2018
Norway’s sovereign fund rejects broader role for remuneration committees
Norges Bank Investment Management says a division of responsibilities means remuneration committees should not be overseeing company-wide pay.
Carillion collapse, 1 March, 2018
Carillion chairman ‘lacked even a tenuous grasp’ on its position
A failure to gain sponsor support for fundraising just days before last summer’s huge profit warning at Carillion didn’t deter its chairman supporting an “upbeat assessment” of the business.
Sir Gerry Grimstone, 28 February, 2018
Board moves at Standard Life Aberdeen and Rolls-Royce
Sir Gerry Grimstone is to leave Standard Life Aberdeen, while it looks to recruit a tech-focused director; RELX finance chief joins Rolls-Royce as a non-executive.
IPOs, 28 February, 2018
Hong Kong Stock Exchange proposes allowing dual class shares
The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has proposed allowing widely criticised dual class shares in changes to listing rules aimed at attracting China’s big tech companies.
Women on boards, 28 February, 2018
Board gender diversity requires a diversity of attitude
A spotlight has shone on showbusiness since the beginning of the #metoo campaign, but how can women feel empowered and make a difference in boardrooms?
Executive remuneration, 27 February, 2018
IoD seeks greater role for remcos over share buybacks
Remuneration committees should have responsibility for reporting on what happens to executive pay following a share buyback, according to the Institute of Directors (IoD).
Finance technology, 27 February, 2018
UK and US financial services authorities sign deal on fintech cooperation
The UK’s FCA and a US trading commission will collaborate on fintech (financial technologies) and support firms wishing to expand in international markets.
Tax, 27 February, 2018
Dutch plan to counter ‘tax haven’ reputation
The Dutch ministry of finance unveils plans to challenge the country’s status as a tax haven by targeting loopholes for royalty payments.
Business concerns, 26 February, 2018
Investors more concerned than CEOs about cybersecurity
New research into the concerns of CEOs and investors emphasises the “contrast between internal and external perspectives on business”.