Tag: corporate governance
ESG legislation: What are the FRC proposals?
The FRC has set out its plans to help integrate sustainability into corporate governance, reporting and audit reforms.
Are cyber disclosure demands too high?
Organisations increasingly struggle with cybersecurity as they balance fear of reputational damage against cyber disclosure requirements.
Twitter drops due diligence bombshell
The high-profile lawsuit brought by Twitter against Elon Musk raises an issue close to all board members’ hearts.
The ESG debate needs to be more nuanced
The issues boards face are rarely straightforward, and ESG is no exception. It is time to drop the absolutist approach.
News round-up: this week in governance
Audit firms’ complaints about fines; Carillion directors’ fines revealed; is it time to abolish the UK governance code?
How to ensure governance of artificial intelligence (AI)
An ISO standard issued this year gives guidance to boards on the governance implications of adopting the use of AI in organisations.
Cyber security reporting falls short
UK companies are struggling to provide focused disclosures as cyber attacks continue to increase, says the FRC.
FRC publishes its annual enforcement review
The watchdog issued £46.5m in financial sanctions, with a recurring theme in investigations being a ‘lack of scepticism’ from auditors.
FCA publishes its decision notices on Carillion case
The Financial Conduct Authority censured Carillion plc (in liquidation) and imposed fines on three Carillion executive directors.
Virtual AGMs fall out of favour
Research shows companies seek in-person shareholder approval for their intentions, which this year often include climate transition plans