News
Boardrooms, 2 November, 2017
Work to be done on ethnic diversity of banking and finance
Research finds improvement in the ethnic diversity of talent pipeline for banking and finance, but only a marginal lift in the number of boardroom positions held by non-white directors.
Sustainable business, 1 November, 2017
Sense in sustainability: the changing focus for boards
Boards are beginning to acknowledge that sustainability is no longer a siloed concept, but a crucial strategy that lies at the heart of responsible, profitable business, with long-term rewards for both stakeholders and society.
Data regulation, 1 November, 2017
Thousands of businesses in the dark about GDPR
More than 30% of UK businesses have done nothing to meet forthcoming GDPR rules, and almost a third have never even heard of it, new research shows.
Acquirer's intentions, 1 November, 2017
Broaden evaluation of foreign investors’ intentions, urges EEF
Plans to broaden takeover rules should go much further, covering the impact of foreign investor-led deals on UK supply chains and skills base, says lobby group EEF.
Leadership, 31 October, 2017
French trend sees merger of CEO and chairman roles
Figures reveal that companies in France have moved to combines the roles of chairman and chief executive, in contradiction to trends elsewhere.
Board Essentials: Culture, 31 October, 2017
Twelve of the biggest mistakes boards make about culture
One of the most frequent mistakes boards make is failing to realise the importance of culture, but it isn’t the only pitfall.
Mergers & acquisitions, 31 October, 2017
M&A post-crisis: the changing role of the NED
As M&A deal activity recovers from post-crisis lows, non-executives are becoming increasingly involved in the pre-deal planning process.
Sovereign companies, 30 October, 2017
FCA faces questions over sovereign-owned companies’ listing rule
Chief Andrew Bailey will appear before MPs to answer questions on the work of the Financial Conduct Authority, including a consultation on allowing sovereign-owned companies a premium listing in the UK.
Tax evasion, 27 October, 2017
Commission probes UK tax scheme for multinationals
The European Commission is to investigate a UK scheme that exempts certain transactions by multinational groups from tax-avoidance rules.
Exchanges, 27 October, 2017
Deutsche Börse CEO quits amid insider dealing investigation
Chief executive Carsten Kengeter will leave the German exchange by the end of the year, after failing to reach a settlement over allegations of insider dealing involving €4.5m in shares.