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News, 15 November, 2016
Fraud office decision on Barclays probe given March deadline
The Serious Fraud Office is investigating the bank over its Qatari fundraising agreements of 2008.
Reform, 15 November, 2016
MPs begin hearings on UK governance
MPs on the House of Commons business committee begin hearing evidence on corporate governance.
News, 14 November, 2016
FRC holds fund managers to account under Stewardship Code
Financial regulator catagorises signatories to the Stewardship Code, as it praises much improved reporting against the Code and greater transparency in the UK market.
News, 14 November, 2016
FTSE 350 compliance with Governance Code improving
Grant Thornton reports a rise in compliance with the Code, but identifies shortcomings such as succession planning and organisational culture.
News, 13 November, 2016
Former BHS owner arrested amid tax investigation
HMRC has arrested Dominic Chappell as part of an ongoing inquiry into unpaid taxes, linked to his firm Swiss Rock.
News, 11 November, 2016
Rio Tinto reports itself to fraud office
Mining company declares “consultancy payment” to Serious Fraud Office following confrontation by a French website.
News, 11 November, 2016
Tata calls meeting over Mistry dismissal
Holding company continues efforts to expel ousted chairman from other positions of responsibility within the group.
News, 10 November, 2016
Australian investors angry over exec pay
Shareholder activism is growing over executive remuneration under Australia’s “two-strike” rule.
News, 10 November, 2016
VW chairman engulfed in diesel emissions probe
Hans Dieter Poetsch is under investigation after German prosecutors find enough evidence to name him as a suspect.
Careers, 9 November, 2016
Government advances plans to get more women in senior management
An independent review is pressing ahead with proposals to ensure talented women at the top of business are recognised, promoted and rewarded.