An experienced board director and chair, Chakraverty will become a non-executive director of the airline on 27 January.

One of the world’s largest investment companies is formed following the merger of Standard Life and Aberdeen Asset Management. Co-chief executive Keith Skeoch says the new business will focus on improving boardroom standards.

Merger of the asset managers will see equal representation of both boards, with newly created dual chief-executive roles.

Investor group wants tougher action on executive pay, warning that government action could damage shareholder value.

Embattled chairman faces fresh calls for his departure ahead of a second vote on his reappointment.

Investor rights group claims some asset managers back management too often on controversial topics.

One of the UK’s biggest fund managers has revealed it will challenge companies that have maintained the same auditors for decades.