News
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.
14 May, 2015
City watchdog reveals governance expectations
New governance proposals detail the role of chairmen and non-executives in “sustainable” strategy.
14 May, 2015
McDonald’s under pressure over governance
Chairman’s age and tenure on the company’s governance committee have come under scrutiny.
14 May, 2015
Deutsche Bank struck by shareholder revolt
Investors express their disquiet with performance at the German-based bank.
14 May, 2015
SFO faces calls to changes in investigations method
Lawyers tell Serious Fraud Office to use independent investigators.
Risk management, 14 May, 2015
Boards fail to talk risk
Deloitte research reveals financial firms could do more on risk.
14 May, 2015
Asset managers accused of bias towards company managers
Investor rights group claims some asset managers back management too often on controversial topics.