News
Ethics and technology, 26 January, 2018
Artificial Intelligence: the ethical dimension
Businesses are racing to embrace the use of artificial intelligence in their products and services, but there is a right and wrong way to use it, argues Philippa Foster Back of the Institute of Business Ethics.
Liquidation, 26 January, 2018
MPs to investigate Carillion auditors and board over ‘disaster in the making’
MPs from two House of Commons select committees have launched an investigation into the Carillion collapse, which will also focus on auditors and the actions of the company’s board.
Executive behaviour, 25 January, 2018
Meller quits Department for Education role over Presidents Club scandal
Sordid details about the treatment of hostesses at a men-only charity event, co-chaired by David Meller, has seen him quit the education department’s board.
Board restructuring, 24 January, 2018
Board moves at Countrywide, Inchcape and Capita
Ken Hanna to leave Inchcape; Countrywide CEO goes as chair steps up until replacement found; and Capita board review sees executive depart.
Audit reform, 24 January, 2018
Hong Kong set to create independent audit regulators
New measures in Hong Kong will see the creation of an independent regulator for audit firms with the powers to investigate and impose fines.
Public sentiment, 22 January, 2018
Public believes CEOs can improve UK’s fortunes as trust in media dips
As trust in social media dwindles, the British public is looking to “experts” such as business leaders to help lead a revival in economic fortunes.
Governance, 22 January, 2018
PM reveals new sanctions for company leaders over pension deficits
Prime minister Theresa May writes that the government is set to introduce “tough new rules” for executives presiding over expanding pension deficits.
Board appointments, 19 January, 2018
Major board moves for British Land and insurance firm esure
A new but familiar figure is to take up the CFO role at British Land, while insurance firm esure’s long-serving CEO has stepped down.
Bribery and corruption, 19 January, 2018
SFO launches corruption inquiry into defence firm Chemring
The Serious Fraud Office begins another investigation into a defence and aerospace manufacturer; this time it follows the voluntary handover of information from Chemring.
Hostile takeover, 18 January, 2018
Investor concern as GKN rebuffs Melrose’s hostile takeover bid
Investors want a clear plan of action from GKN, as the board furiously dismisses Melrose’s offer to acquire the aerospace and engineering business.