Tag: Richard Moriarty

News round-up: this week in governance
CEO activism and DEI policies; FRC backs ‘proportionality’ in corporate governance; concern over changes to US AGMs.

News round-up: this week in governance
Sir Keir Starmer seeks governance ideas for growth; a step nearer 2030 for the climate agenda; BlackRock on board diversity.

UK audit market shows signs of diversifying
There has been an increase—albeit small—in challenger audit firms’ share of the takings, according to FRC figures.

Stewardship code rolls back on environmental stance
The revised Financial Reporting Council UK Stewardship Code is aimed at reducing the reporting burden and growing the UK economy.

UK watchdog pushes for long-awaited audit reform bill
There is ‘broad spread stakeholder support’ for the core elements of reform, says the head of the Financial Reporting Council.

News round-up: this week in governance
Private equity audit investments under scrutiny; US zombies and shareholder rights; City hungry for further reforms.

Watchdogs to keep tabs on private equity investment in audit sector
Private equity funding of audit firms is an emerging issue to watch, according to the Financial Reporting Council.

Audit reform back on the government’s agenda
Today’s King’s Speech included a declaration that the UK would get a draft audit reform and corporate governance bill.

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.

UK Corporate Governance Code an ESG ‘disappointment’
Thinktank criticises the Financial Reporting Council for deleting ‘pretty tame’ measures related to ESG from the latest version.