Role of challenger audit firms and the opinion of investors underlined by new minimum standards.

Auditco chairs will have their work cut out if the role increases to become more ‘outward facing’ and encompass investor relations.

Big technology companies are stealing a march over other top corporates when it comes to female representation on the board.

The online wine retailer has appointed Stephen Bolton to its board as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

The pensions savings and life insurance group appointed Murray, who had been serving as a NED, to assume the role in September.

FTSE removes four Russian firms; LGIM warns on diversity; EU wants more women directors; and audit committees’ climate concerns.

Swedish research concludes that appointing foreign directors to an audit committee can undermine the quality of financial reporting.

A recent event hosted by Mazars brought together audit committee chairs and investors to explore their experience of coping with the impact of Covid-19.

Twenty-five years after the AIM was launched, building a constructive relationship with your auditors remains a vital component for success.

Academics warn that committees require corporate governance expertise, greater independence and sufficient time if they are to ensure high-quality audit.