Tag: Europe
Pressure increases on European employees to compromise ethics
Survey reveals that more employees across Europe are under pressure to compromise on ethics while more French managers find artificial inflation of profits acceptable.
New company law introduced in Ukraine
A new law on limited and additional liability companies has been adopted in Ukraine, which aims to bring the country a step closer to harmonisation of its legislation with the EU’s regulations.
Which direction for corporate governance?
What began as a response to corporate scandal, corporate governance is making great strides in driving leadership accountability in Europe—but it’s still a work in progress, with views and policies differing considerably.
ICGN Paris conference will focus on developments in Europe
The final event of the ICGN’s 2017 calendar, held on 6 and 7 December, will also look at sustainability, finance and business culture.
European banking authorities urge greater diversity among managers
European financial institutions should improve the diversity of their management bodies to overcome the risk of ‘group think’ and ensure sound governance, say European banking authorities in new guidelines published this week.
EU merger ruling for new joint ventures ‘welcome’
The European Court of Justice has ruled that only “full-function” joint ventures will be subject to EU merger control, a clarification to the law that has been widely welcomed.
European commissioner to publish company law initiative in November
European commissioner to propose company law that would facilitate and simplify cross-border business, and promote the use of digital technologies.
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.
Transparency should be at the heart of executive pay reform
Executive pay levels have caused rows and debate across Europe. The answer for many is increased transparency.
Workers on boards
Employees in British boardrooms remains a topic for debate in the UK. Lynn Strongin Dodds investigates models across Europe and learns that there is no “one-size-fits-all”.