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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.
Gender equality, 9 November, 2016
FRC welcomes Hampton/Alexander report
The UK’s Financial Reporting Council has welcomed the Hampton/Alexander report.
Disclosures, 8 November, 2016
Slow start for Modern Slavery Act
Seven hundred companies have submitted Modern Slavery Act statements, but few have met all the core elements of the law. Resources, a lack of knowledge and a need for more guidance have all contributed to a slow start.
Regulation, 7 November, 2016
Google faces new tax criticism
Google’s controversial advertising sales business in Dublin earned revenues of €22.6bn (£20.1bn) from Europe, the Middle East and Africa last year but paid just €47.8m in tax, according to company filings in Ireland.
Risk, 3 November, 2016
German pension reform to offer more certainty and flexibility to employers
A draft of a new law aiming to strengthen occupational pensions in Germany is now in the public domain.