Tag: compliance
Compliance: take it or leave it
Compliance with regulation and the law is an essential part of business, but a new report reveals that companies are aware of failings and that the appetite for abiding by the rules is surprisingly low.
Half of large corporates have unreported compliance breaches
A survey reveals that companies are struggling under the weight of compliance responsibilities, with more than half knowing about unreported rule breaches.
Dutch shareholders oppose inclusion of governance in accountants’ role
Shareholders say accountants are not qualified to examine the “broad terrain” of corporate governance compliance.
Modern Slavery Act: guidance updated on how business should comply
The UK government has updated its guidelines on how businesses should comply with the Modern Slavery Act, part of which requires organisations to develop an annual slavery and human trafficking statement.
Companies are at risk from failing to invest in compliance, research shows
Annual survey finds compliance officers are not attending all board meetings, while half of companies have ethics and compliance committees.
Compliance: why it pays to stay on the right side of the law
Inadequate investment in compliance is now the biggest threat to a company’s bottom line. Simon Airey and Joshua Domb of law firm DLA Piper argue that time and resources devoted to compliance will pay dividends.
Indian businesses under pressure over women on boards
Business regulator calls for action from companies in India that have so far missed the 2015 deadline to appoint women to their boards.
Small quoted companies lag behind on strategic reporting
Small listed companies need help with integrated reporting, according to governance watchdog.