Implementing managed shared audit would put a burden on audit committees, a recent panel discussion concluded.

Responses to the FRC’s consultation on its proposals highlight practical concerns about implementation and compliance.

The Institute of Directors says the FRC proposal on board governance means ‘lines of accountability will be blurred’.

Audit committee chairs cite pressure from leaders and investors as a key driver for ESG activity, YouGov research finds.

Investors who quiz the audit committee get a more rounded – albeit sometimes less comfortable – picture of the company.

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.