Tag: KPMG
News round-up: this week in governance
UK governance code “unpopular”; dual-class shares; BA contributors win awards; global boards still male; KPMG sued over Carillion; and local CEOs.
Jan du Plessis gives first insights into FRC governance and audit reform
The prospective FRC chair acknowledged that the watchdog’s own governance needs reform, and that audit scandals have damaged its reputation.
News round-up: this week in governance
John Flint on stress; Antonio Horta-Osório steps down; FRC issues sanctions over audit work; and Netflix unveils governance changes.
News round-up: this week in governance
Unilever’s green goals under fire; activists demand board changes; KPMG faces FRC over Carillion; State Street urges clarity on net zero.
News round-up: this week in governance
Scrooge strikes again; BT faces takeover; NGOs call for sustainable governance; fallout from Carillion continues; Faber lands new role.
KPMG UK extends Bina Mehta’s term as chair
Mehta was initially elected to act as temporary chair for a 12-month period, but will now remain in post until 2024.
Mary O’Connor to leave KPMG after being overlooked in CEO vote
O’Connor was appointed to lead the firm as interim senior partner in February, but was not put forward as a candidate for the permanent role.
Jon Holt elected as new chief executive of KPMG UK
Holt joined KPMG in 1994 and has led several of its largest business units, including audit and financial services.
KPMG appoints Bina Mehta as temporary chair
UK board member Mehta replaces Bill Michael who resigned last week after making controversial comments to staff.
BDO now biggest auditor in the UK by number of listed clients
‘Challenger’ firm BDO now has 310 audit clients across the AIM and the FTSE main market, to Big Four leader PwC’s 307.