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Auditors, 19 September, 2018

Audit woes and reform wrangles

A fierce debate is underway over the future of audit. Could it be resolved with an independent body appointing company auditors?
Sports Direct board reshuffle, 18 September, 2018

Hellawell leaves Sports Direct as Ashley lambasts City and media

Keith Hellawell leaves Sports Direct after a tumultuous period; founder Mike Ashley hits back at media and City for backing company performance, yet "stabbing Sports Direct in the back".

Controversial board leaders, 17 September, 2018

Tale of Tesla’s Elon Musk is a ‘sadly familiar story’ of weak governance

Elon Musk, Tesla's “chairman, product architect and CEO”, has recently the displayed classic traits of a dominant, idiosyncratic and controversial boss which, according to one commentator, is a sure sign of weak governance.
CEO responsibility, 10 September, 2018

When an IT failure should mean ‘goodbye’ for a CEO

The resignation of Paul Pester as chief executive of TSB after an IT failure highlights the risks of tech going awry. But should the CEO always carry the can?
Financial reports, 7 September, 2018

Quarterly reporting: Useful or an obstacle to jobs?

After intervention by Donald Trump the US is considering an end to quarterly reporting. Many argue that it would be a bad idea.
BAME directors, 5 September, 2018

Corporate photos reveal a minority report of directors

A survey of corporate photography has found that more than half of FTSE 100 companies still have no directors who are black or from an ethnic minority.
Succession , 3 September, 2018

‘Internal’ or ‘external’ for the best CEOs?

WPP has resolved its search for a new chief executive by selecting an internal candidate, making the media giant in tune with appointment trends in the FTSE 100.
Executive pay, 29 August, 2018

Shareholder revolts against remuneration reports rise

The Investment Association's Public Register shows that the number of investor revolts against remuneration reports is on the rise.
Technology, 28 August, 2018

Blockchain projects in wide-scale development

Survey shows the scale of interest in blockchain as executives reveal development projects are underway around the world.
Board diversity, 24 August, 2018

Stobart appoints first female executive in board overhaul

Plans to refresh Stobart Group's board are apace, with Ginny Pulbrook taking a non-executive role.
Sovereign-backed IPO, 23 August, 2018

Confusion over claims Saudi Aramco IPO is ‘cancelled’

Reports that the Saudi Aramco IPO is cancelled might be overstated, but the offering seems to be on indefinite hold.
Initial public offering, 22 August, 2018

Uber boosts IPO plan after long-awaited CFO appointment

Uber's 2019 deadline to undertake an IPO is on the cards, after a three-year wait to appoint a CFO is complete.