News
16 June, 2015
Longevity of US auditors criticised
Sweden’s national pension fund takes a swipe at long-standing audit relationships in the US.
16 June, 2015
IoD shines a light on governance
New index suggests governance is a more complex process than box-ticking.
11 June, 2015
WPP under pressure over succession planning
Standard Life questions leadership succession planning at media giant.
11 June, 2015
Activists focus on pay
Activist investors in the US are increasingly focused on questioning executive pay, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.
8 June, 2015
Hot topics in corporate governance
Last week’s International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) conference provided food for thought across a range of subjects, from audit committees, non-financial reporting to the fundamental purpose of companies.
28 May, 2015
Small quoted companies lag behind on strategic reporting
Small listed companies need help with integrated reporting, according to governance watchdog.
27 May, 2015
Clarity sought on EU audit reforms
Accountants express concern over confusion around European Union audit restrictions.
21 May, 2015
Audit networks need more external challenge
While large UK audit firms are ahead of their international counterparts, more could be done at network level, says watchdog.
15 May, 2015
Activism gains a gallic flavour
France is experiencing an upsurge in shareholder activism as numerous companies see significant votes against their remuneration plans.
15 May, 2015
Executive pay should link to performance, says fund manager
Pay linked to performance would be more realistic than setting upper limits, says Fidelity’s global chief investment officer.