Insight
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Value and governance, 23 August, 2015
It’s not about the price tag
Confusing price for value has led to a short-termist business culture, according to Dr Ruth Bender.
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Cyber risk, 23 August, 2015
Crime fighters
With cyber-crime hitting the headlines, it's time for tech-savvy non-executives to take note. Peter Swabey explores the big questions boards need to address.
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Say on pay, 22 August, 2015
Shareholder rights and remuneration
Reforms in Brussels will significantly affect directors' responsibilities for executive salaries with a "say on pay" rule.
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Comply or explain, 21 August, 2015
Coded explanations
The UK’s "comply or explain" governance code is widely hailed as a success, but the quality of explanations is open to question. Philip J. Shrives leads us on a tour of the problems.
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Audit tenders, 27 July, 2015
All sorts of choices when it comes to audit
New rules mean companies will have to put their audits out to tender more frequently. Veteran accountancy commentator Caroline Biebuyck offers five need-to-know issues before changing your auditor.
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CFOs & risk, 11 July, 2015
Shifting attitudes to risk
Research may show that FTSE risk appetite is improving, but is it translating into action?
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Risk management, 17 June, 2015
Integration is the key
Despite the lessons of the financial crisis many companies still fail to impose effective risk management, according to the International Federation of Accountants.