Shell boosts pay of CEO; tenure of CEO ‘more important’ than whether the role is combined with chair position; FRC investigates Vistry.

Financial Reporting Council opens a consultation on new audit measures aimed at attracting listings from Chinese companies.

The ‘proportionate’ supervision regime would entail the voluntary registration of providers in the sustainability assurance market.

High-quality audit, accurate corporate reporting and strong governance give investors confidence and help companies operate effectively.

Although the UK’s average gender pay gap on boards is shrinking, it is still one of the largest globally, research shows.

As the government announces its backing for online, virtual AGMs, ShareAction warns of the potential loss of scrutiny.

Business leaders, academics and finance experts call the move ‘a significant step backwards,’ in a letter to the government.

Select committee chair says government turnaround on legislation threatens ‘gold standard’ of UK corporate accounting.

It’s the end of the road for audit reform, as the cabinet shifts its focus ‘to promote economic growth and reduce administrative burdens’.

Financial Reporting Council sets out priorities for 2026; ICAEW on ‘asymmetry’ of board liabilities; US defence industry execs under fire.