Regulation
European Commission strategy, 30 August, 2019
A new agenda for Europe: capital markets union, sustainability and IPOs
The European Commission has a new president and is working on its strategic agenda. What should be the new administration’s priorities?
Regulation, 16 August, 2019
Company data: balancing transparency with privacy
There have been increasing concerns that the data held at Companies House is inaccurate and that its public availability is open to misuse. A recent consultation aims to resolve these issues.
Regulation, 14 August, 2019
Controversy in Hong Kong over mandatory ESG reporting
While many organisations see mandatory ESG reporting as essential for the future of Hong Kong’s markets, others argue they are too expensive or undermined by a lack of standardisation.
Audit, 31 July, 2019
Fines almost triple as regulators get tough with auditors
PwC and KPMG among the firms sanctioned, as the FRC expands enforcement and steps up the use of “horizon scanning” techniques to spot potential problems.
EU regulation, 30 July, 2019
GDPR: data protection rules seen as ‘burdensome’ one year on
The General Data Protection Regulation has had a mixed reception since its introduction in May 2018, according to a survey by ICSA: The Governance Institute.
Regulation, 16 July, 2019
Financial watchdog moves to strengthen audit ethics
Changes include a shorter list of permitted extra services and a stronger role for an “ethics partner” inside audit firms.
Climate disclosures, 2 July, 2019
FRC calls for better reporting of climate-related risks
The UK regulator has added its voice to the growing chorus of organisations urging companies to improve their disclosure of climate-related risks.
Regulation, 12 June, 2019
Revised EU Shareholder Rights Directive puts engagement in the spotlight
Comment: The EU’s revised Shareholder Rights Directive comes into force this week. But while some investment managers are embracing the opportunity to engage boards on ESG issues, others appear to be hoping they will go away.
Regulation, 28 May, 2019
FRC reveals increased budget as it prepares for transition
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its plans for the next year, which will see it focus on audit reform, diversity and corporate culture, as well as the transition to a new regulator.
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?