Reforms aimed at boosting listings must not ‘dilute investor protection’, warns the International Corporate Governance Network.

As Elon Musk’s aerospace company readies its IPO, critics fear governance ‘defects’ could prove detrimental for investors.

It’s not merely financial support: venture capital expertise can put an early-stage business in the best place to grow at pace.

The Financial Reporting Council sanctioned Richard Adam and Zafar Khan, who ‘acted recklessly and failed to act with integrity’.

The aim is for companies to choose the ‘reporting frequency that best serves their business needs’, says the US financial regulator.

When internal controls fail, the results are felt not only in heavy fines, but in the real economy and in people’s everyday lives.

Robust governance is a key strategic asset, even—or especially—in the early days of an organisation’s growth.

Organisations ‘are not getting the basics right’, according to research from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors.

Median annual pay for chief executives increased from £5.01m to £5.89m, according to 2025/2026 figures from Deloitte.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission vowed to fast-track change and could publish proposals this month, commentators believe.

The revised supervisory approach will see a reduction in the number of inspections carried out by the Financial Reporting Council.

The company operated a ‘poor financial culture’, resulting in ‘poor practices’, the Financial Conduct Authority’s report said.

In jurisdictions affected by the climate emergency, companies pay more to acquire debt capital, research finds.

Business leaders, academics and finance experts call the move ‘a significant step backwards,’ in a letter to the government.

Select committee chair says government turnaround on legislation threatens ‘gold standard’ of UK corporate accounting.

It’s the end of the road for audit reform, as the cabinet shifts its focus ‘to promote economic growth and reduce administrative burdens'.

The pay gap between non-execs under 70 and their older counterparts is growing, financial services survey shows.

The business department has stated that no such legislation will be drafted in the current parliamentary session.

The High Pay Centre think tank’s estimate underlines the executive pay gap—although calls persist for more money for the top tier.

In this year’s annual general meetings, there was a rise of 88% in shareholder revolts in the FTSE 100, research reveals.