News
13 August, 2015
Red tape and diversity giving boards a headache
Despite an increase in economic confidence, one-third of boards will fail to meet the gender target for women.
12 August, 2015
Investor giant’s fresh focus on governance
Shareholders attempt to influence company standards but none are as big as Norway’s oil fund, the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, which has a new focus on governance.
10 August, 2015
Proposed EU rule changes may add to pensions risk
Changes to European pension rules may mean employers could struggle to change long-term pension offerings, says consultancy.
Cyber-security, 10 August, 2015
Counter measures
Brussels is edging closer to new information security regulations.
7 August, 2015
Proxy adviser complaints continue
Finance directors and investor relations professionals say new code has yet to change proxy advisers.
7 August, 2015
Female non-executives increase at FTSE 350 companies
The proportion of new female non-executive directors increased significantly last year to 39%.
6 August, 2015
Regulator adopts CEO pay-ratio rule
The SEC has pushed ahead with a rule forcing companies to reveal how CEO’s pay sizes up to average employees.
Accounting restatements, 5 August, 2015
Quindell restates 2013 accounts
Insurance tech company’s restatement turns 2013 profits into £68m loss after watchdog’s review.
5 August, 2015
UK pensions regulator warns SMEs
SMEs urged to check enrolment date for workplace pensions.
Audit, 5 August, 2015
Toshiba apologises for scandal to Abe
Japanese governance under scrutiny as Toshiba’s accounting shock rumbles on.