Tag: corporate governance
Institutional investors’ group publishes Dutch stewardship code
The Netherlands’ first stewardship code emphasises the role shareholders can play in creating long-term value creation in Dutch-listed companies.
Zuckerberg under fire over Facebook governance
Shareholders reportedly seek an independent chairman and a reform of voting rights at the social media giant.
KPMG under further scrutiny over audit of booze business
Big Four audit firm faces yet another investigation of its work, this time over the collapse of wine business Conviviality.
Deloitte investigated over SIG audit
The FRC is to investigate Deloitte’s audit of buildings and materials firm SIG, conducted in 2015 and 2016.
Ex-Olympics minister takes Camelot chair in board evolution
Sir Hugh Robertson takes chairman role, as National Lottery operator Camelot takes another step in beefing up governance and driving a return to growth.
French business groups adopt revised governance code
Business groups in France have opted for a tougher governance code for private companies and entrepreneurs after public criticism for big payouts to executives.
Uber to lean on governance changes in licence appeal
Uber begins an appeal against the loss of its licence to operate in London, having made significant corporate governance changes in the UK.
Audit industry to face fresh “root and branch” review by UK government
Central government is searching for a senior figure to undertake a review of the audit market and model.
Watchdog spotlights KPMG for ‘deterioration’ in audit quality
The Financial Reporting Council has highlighted a worsening in audit quality at KPMG as reports that audit standards across the Big Four firms has fallen.
Executives warned of action using senior managers regime
Prudential Regulatory Authority warns it will act using the senior managers’ regime where executive behaviour is found to be wanting.