Tag: Mark Babington
News round-up: this week in governance
Investors support need for ESG policy; revised reporting standards; call for ARGA; US climate debate hots up; a big bath on earnings.
News round-up: this week in governance
Sustainability reporting assurance is on the cards; leaders gain status through humility; the biggest bonuses; older CEOs cut less carbon.
Big Four continue to dominate audit market
FRC review of audit market competition reveals 98% market share that ‘leaves little room for challengers to emerge’.
News round-up: this week in governance
Court of Appeal refuses to hear ClientEarth’s claim against Shell; FRC reports progress on transparency; women miss out on CEO chances.
News round-up: this week in governance
BlackRock highlights gender diversity benefits; FRC publishes advice on ‘materiality mindsets’; WEF hears that growth takes many forms.
Boards urged to establish an ethical culture
The Institute of Business Ethics is sending a clear message to the many FTSE 350 companies that lack an accessible ethics code.
News round-up: this week in governance
BP’s share buybacks inflame IPPR; Financial Reporting Council’s thematic review into climate disclosures; the Farage fiasco continues.
Companies struggle with climate risk reporting
There is a need for firms to make ‘clearer, more decision-useful disclosures’, says the Financial Reporting Council.
ESG policies depend on ‘personal interest’ of C-suite
Audit committee chairs cite pressure from leaders and investors as a key driver for ESG activity, YouGov research finds.
New audit committee standards finalised
Role of challenger audit firms and the opinion of investors underlined by new minimum standards.