News
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.
Reporting, 1 November, 2016
Insolvencies could be prevented, says pensions adviser
A report from Lincoln Pensions argues that current accounting standards for defined-benefit pension schemes in the UK are not up to scratch.
Risk, 31 October, 2016
Uber faced with £12m pensions bill
Taxi service Uber faces a significant pension bill following an employment tribunal ruling.
Executive pay, 31 October, 2016
Fund managers warn over exec pay
Investment Association calls for pay-ratio disclosure among FTSE 350 in a bid to foster greater simplicity and flexibility of pay structures.
Financial services, 26 October, 2016
Archbishop backs call for cultural change in financial regulators
Report claims City watchdogs risk “sleepwalking” into another financial crisis without cultural change.