Warren Buffett among US investors to publish code of governance and express concern about management of public companies.

Theresa May's proposals on governance have been described as "extraordinary" in some quarters while other commentators predict fierce resistance. But one thing is certain: the breadth and depth of her suggested reforms have caught UK business by surprise.

Theresa May's proposals for corporate governance promises radical change, moving closer to a European model. But the reforms also raise fundamental questions for governance.

Just hours before becoming the UK's new prime minister, Theresa May proposes new governance measures including the appointment of employees and consumers to company boards.

Despite a new corporate governance code, Japan is coming to terms with a host of scandals. Julian Ryall asks whether local companies are willing to change.

FIFA recently suffered yet another resignation over its governance. Bruce Bean assesses the world football body's journey to reform and whether it has made any significant progress.

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The impending introduction of country-by-country tax reporting will pose issues for European companies of cost and resources needed to comply. Tom Dane explains the process.

Governance in Brazil has undergone major change but still struggles with the dominance of family control and the low number of shareholders with voting rights.

Companies using the UK Corporate Governance Code work hard to show whether they have complied, but focus little on ethics, values and "how" they have complied.

Things have improved since the "dog's breakfast" resulting from the first year of strategic reporting. But there are still big issues to grapple with to avoid reports growing longer while failing to add substance.

The Burkard family claim victory over sale described by some as bad corporate governance.

The proportion of new female non-executive directors increased significantly last year to 39%.

UK watchdog tells commission it will be monitoring the quality of explanations from companies when they fail to comply with corporate governance code.

The International Corporate Governance Network conference produced tough debate on legal action, shareholder voting, JP Morgan’s Jamie Dimon and audit committees.

A survey has revealed that while non-executives believe their pay has failed to keep pace, they are increasingly involved in areas of business that could potentially undermine their independence.

Choosing the right auditor is a process that must be well managed and implemented, says Henry Irving of the ICAEW.