News
Reporting, 3 March, 2017
IIRC seeks global feedback on integrated reporting
International Integrated Reporting Council launches worldwide call for feedback on the use of integrated reporting.
IPO reform, 1 March, 2017
Reforms mooted for UK IPO process
The UK IPO process is set to be reformed, as the Financial Conduct Authority proposes changes to improve prospectuses and alleviate the risk of conflicts of interest.
Climate change, 1 March, 2017
Watchdog worried climate disclosures will lead to ‘checklist mentality’
Financial Reporting Council seeks a “principles-based approach” to climate change disclosure, and worries recent guidance is so big companies will find it “onerous”.
Governance reform, 28 February, 2017
UK governance needs radical overhaul to make business ‘purposeful’
Think-tank issues 22 recommendations calling for change to governance, asset managers and accountancy.
Remuneration, 27 February, 2017
Investment expert advocates salary-only model for executive pay
Former Investment Association chief executive argues for a salary-only model, which includes shares held on a deferred basis.
Corporate governance review, 27 February, 2017
Singapore puts governance under review
Regulators in Singapore will examine the quality of comply or explain statements, as well as proposals on monitoring.
Governance reform, 22 February, 2017
Watchdog confirms call for new powers over company directors
FRC seeks powers to prosecute company directors and monitor governance reporting, and suggests expansion of remuneration committees’ role.
Green paper, 21 February, 2017
Government told shareholder engagement ‘does not work’
Shareholder body calls for the introduction of formal shareholder committees to make engagement a “more professional and systematic process”.
ESG investment, 20 February, 2017
FTSE 100 wealth manager to seek more focus on ESG investment
St James’s Place says interest in ESG investment coming from clients observing developments in society.
Remuneration, 17 February, 2017
Executive pay best reformed with long-term equity
Long-term equity is best way to ensure interests of the environment and stakeholders, argues London Business School professor.