Tag: Brexit
A fair gamble: Alex Gersh
Alex Gersh, finance director of Paddy Power Betfair, discusses the challenges of Brexit and the company merger, and states the importance of responsible corporate citizenship and board transparency.
Legal and Regulatory Roundup – Europe & Asia
Laws and regulation from around the globe, from corporate governance in the Philippines and Malaysia, to Brexit principles and anti-money laundering obligations in Europe.
Global risk: hotspots from the UK, US, Italy, Europe and Qatar
Board Agenda reports on a handful of risk-related tremors around the world, from UK election woes to Eurozone growth and a renewable energy spike.
No corporate governance reform ‘talk’ in Brexit-focused Queen’s Speech
Queen’s Speech lays out legislative agenda for Theresa May, but ignores corporate governance despite the issue being at the heart of the prime minister’s social justice agenda when she first came to power.
Doubts for governance reform in hung parliament
Theresa May came to power promising to overhaul corporate governance. The general election result throws into doubt the future of Brexit negotiations as well as potential governance reforms.
ESMA sets out principles for Brexit among EU member states
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released guidance on achieving a common approach to supervision among EU member states following Brexit.
Business voice must be heard in Brexit negotiations
New body aims to make the voice of business sectors heard, while civil servants from the UK and European Union work out of the terms of Brexit.
Brexit: a strategic risk that makes scenario-planning a priority
Brexit scenario-planning becomes the key boardroom activity for UK companies as the prime minister triggers Article 50.
CBI calls for Brexit quick wins
Trade body the Confederation of British Industry identifies quick wins for the UK government on the day Theresa May triggers Article 50.
Great Repeal Bill planned after Brexit to replace EU laws
The UK government plans to implement a “Great Repeal Bill” following the UK’s official withdrawal from the EU, which would replace or remove all EU laws.