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Regulation, 25 April, 2019
Audit committees: increased scrutiny is the only certainty
A number of recent reviews have concluded that greater scrutiny of the audit process is necessary, after a series of high-profile corporate failures. But what shape will any legislation take? And how will changes to the role of the audit committee affect the board as a whole?
Regulation, 18 April, 2019
Audit committees face public reprimand as part of market reforms
The Competition and Markets Authority says regulators should punish audit committees, impose joint audits and force an "operational separation" of auditors from other parts of their firms .
Regulation, 18 April, 2019
Legal & Regulatory roundup
Legal and regulatory news from around globe, including the new UK stewardship code, clarification of Singapore M&A rules, new EU regulations for the gig economy and Facebook's appeal against German data ruling.
Regulation, 29 March, 2019
What boards need to know about whistleblowing
Following a raft of corporate scandals uncovered by whistleblowers, the business risks associated with an individual revealing wrongdoing should not be underestimated in the boardroom.
Regulation, 29 March, 2019
Promoting SME growth markets
Small and mid-cap companies need a better regulatory framework, which recognises that their needs differ distinctly from SMEs, and which will enable them to compete and thrive on a fairer playing field.
Remuneration, 26 March, 2019
MPs call on regulator to get tough on executive pay
Commons committee report says the new Audit, Reporting and Governance Authority should be given the tools to clamp down on companies that "behave unreasonably on executive pay".
Audit, 5 March, 2019
New guidance pulls non-execs into ‘going concern’ debate
Recent corporate collapses such as BHS and Carillion have put "going concern" statements in the spotlight. New guidance will make non-executive directors—especially those on the audit committee—part of the assessment.
Compliance, 14 February, 2019
How information overload can threaten board effectiveness
An increased focus on risk and compliance for financial services firms has led to a rise in committees, reporting and key performance indicators. But boards must ensure that short-term targets do not hamper long-term strategic vision.
