The fund manager has responded to accusations from the attorney generals of 18 US states, who say BlackRock is not 'neutral' about energy.

Setting standards for sustainability reporting is complex. Can we learn from the past 150 years of setting financial reporting standards?

The FRC has a new registration regime for statutory auditors—firms or individuals—of public interest entities (PIEs).

Non-UK incorporated companies owning land in England and Wales are now required to disclose information to Companies House.

What would you do if your company was targeted by short-selling activist investors? Communication is vital to prevent reputational damage.

Although firms had ‘risen to the challenge’ of reporting, many lacked specificity, metrics or an exploration of climate-related opportunities.

The watchdog issued £46.5m in financial sanctions, with a recurring theme in investigations being a ‘lack of scepticism’ from auditors.

The Financial Conduct Authority censured Carillion plc (in liquidation) and imposed fines on three Carillion executive directors.

How do you align ESG and value? Linking incentives to ESG targets needs focus, empowerment and co-ordination, recent research finds.

Voting will now be available to clients representing 47% of index equity assets globally, including 650 funds based in the US and UK.

Research suggests credit rating agencies perceive companies led by narcissistic chief executives as riskier propositions.

US treasury secretary Janet Yellen is in Europe to push for agreement on the deal across 136 countries. But critics warn it misses the mark.

Ignoring the demands of external stakeholders has the potential to significantly impact a company’s brand, public image—and therefore profit.

Two-thirds of internal audit chiefs support attempts to strengthen directors’ duties to “promote, monitor and assess” corporate culture.

As companies increase in complexity, directors may struggle to add impact and value. Here are five potential areas for board reform.

Lawyers say extra layers in corporate structures, such as special purpose vehicles, are making due diligence on sanctions more difficult.

Last year saw the highest number of notifiable shareholder revolts on pay for five years—and investors seem willing to maintain the pressure.

Study finds that sentiments expressed in press statements by a target firm can be a good indicator of how well a takeover bid will go.

The rise of ESG as an investor concern is creating new demands of audit committees. A recent CACID event looked at the challenges.

FRC report also warns that audit committee chairs have a "negative perception of joint audits", despite this being a key reform proposal.