News

Integrated reporting, 14 December, 2016

Multi-capital reporting could rebuild public trust in business

Finance directors believe using multi-capital reporting could help change attitudes to big business.
Global risk, 13 December, 2016

Companies face ‘strategic uncertainty’ in 2017

Risk advisors reveals a year of extreme uncertainty ahead, with companies faced with choosing one of three strategies to work through geopolitical upheaval.
Corporate tax, 13 December, 2016

Tax complexity is biggest compliance burden

Survey reveals complexity in European tax system is biggest compliance burden for companies, while there are significant doubts about impact of efforts to bear tax avoidance among multinationals.
Netherlands governance, 12 December, 2016

Dutch revise governance with long-term value creation at its heart

Dutch revise governance to stress importance of long-term value creation, good corporate culture and internal audit.
FTSE 350 survey, 12 December, 2016

Ethnic diversity in the boardroom falls

ICSA's Bellwether Survey reveals that ethnic diversity in boardroom has decreased while cyber-risk is rising.
Retail, 12 December, 2016

DFS chairman to step down

Chairman at furniture chain to depart, saying it is time to "pass on the baton".
Regulation, 9 December, 2016

Legal & regulatory roundup – Europe

Legal and regulatory highlights from around Europe, including a French anti-corruption bill, geo-blocking, diversity guidance and more.
UK governance reform, 9 December, 2016

Watchdog tells MPs it needs more powers

Letter from the FRC calls for more powers over company directors and the ability to test explanations for non-compliance with the UK governance code.
ICGN & IIRC conference, 8 December, 2016

Values and governance integral to business success, says FRC

Financial Reporting Council chairman says wealth creation favours the few while governance must create an environment in which all stakeholders can thrive.
ICGN & IIRC conference, 6 December, 2016

Executives believe companies must think ‘beyond profit’

Joint conference between the ICGN and the IIRC highlights calls for alignment of governance systems and company reporting.
Interview: Sir John Parker, Anglo American, 6 December, 2016

View from the chair: Sir John Parker

Sir John Parker, chairman of mining giant Anglo American, is calling for broader ethnic diversity in British boardrooms. He tells Dina Medland why.
Boardroom behaviour, 5 December, 2016

Courage ranked top boardroom trait

A global survey of directors reveals courage to be the most valued quality in the boardroom. But is it put into practice?
Governance reform, 5 December, 2016

ICAEW calls for workers on boards

Accountancy body calls for prime minister to stick with the introduction of workers on boards.
Ethics & Leadership, 2 December, 2016

Confidence in UK business ethics falls

Survey reveals British public has lost confidence in business to behave ethically.
Wells Fargo, 2 December, 2016

US bank splits chairman and CEO roles

Scandal-hit bank moves to permanently change boardroom rules for senior roles.
Governance reform, 30 November, 2016

Business bodies welcome government consultation on UK governance

Open nature of governance reform proposals welcomed by business bodies, which maintain some opposition to publishing executive pay ratios.
Governance reform, 30 November, 2016

Executive pay regulation to tighten

UK government proposes new powers for shareholders over executive pay, as well the publication of executive pay ratios.
Tata board feud, 23 November, 2016

Mistry letter intensifies Tata feud

Ousted Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry attacks his predecessor Ratan Tata in a letter distributed to Indian press.
Employees on boards, 23 November, 2016

May dilutes pledge to get more workers on boards

UK prime minister Theresa May scales down her leadership pledge on employee representation in British boardrooms.
News, 18 November, 2016

FSB shines light on ‘poor payments culture’ of big UK business

Federation of Small Businesses report finds that 30% of payments are typically late.