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UK politics, 10 September, 2019
Governance on the political agenda as general election looms
The last Conservative manifesto put governance issues front and centre; Labour has since been working on a reform agenda. How will these concerns be reflected in a general election campaign?
Executive pay, 23 February, 2018
Persimmon’s mega executive payouts curbed by 50%
Persimmon executives agree to take bonus cuts, following widespread criticism of its tens-of-million-pound payouts lined up from its non-capped 2012 long-term incentive scheme.
Premium listing rules, 13 October, 2017
FCA chief: ‘Sovereign-owned’ listing rules will meet highest standards
Andrew Bailey has said a new premium listing category will require sovereign-owned companies to meet stringent governance standards, but with a few 'tweaks' to current regulation.
Financial reporting guidance, 11 October, 2017
Corporates must get to grips with new accounting standards, says FRC
Clear disclosures about the effect of major new accounting standards, alongside better linkage between strategy, KPIs and remuneration, are areas under the gaze of the Financial Reporting Council.
Governance reform, 5 September, 2016
UK expects reform proposals in the autumn
PM reveals intention to publish governance reform proposals before the end of the year.
Chairmen, 28 April, 2016
Hermes criticises Schroders over chairman’s role
Investment management firm opposes the promotion of Schroders' chief executive to chairman.
Appointments, 10 September, 2015
Two hats
Will Brian Moynihan survive as both chairman and chief executive of Bank of America after a vote later this month?
Banknotes, 22 May, 2015
Challah joins De La Rue
Sabri Challah, a former partner at Deloitte, is to become the new chairman of De La Rue’s remuneration committee after the resignation of Dr Gill Rider. Challah will take over...
