Financial Reporting Council warns against measures ‘only becoming a parliamentary priority on the back of something going wrong’.

The pay gap between non-execs under 70 and their older counterparts is growing, financial services survey shows.

Big Four concede a share of PIE audits; ICGN rewards stewardship; FCA proposes ESG ratings regulation; 100 days of leading and learning.

Companies can flex remuneration structure ‘provided they preserve director independence and are transparent with shareholders’.

The Financial Reporting Council will consult on proposals for a ‘graduated set of interventions’ for investigating audit failings.

Shareholderism; Musk pay package bid down to ‘infatuation’; FRC launches Scalebox; remote meetings ‘reshape expectations’ says Nasdaq.

In the light of consultation, the Financial Reporting Council has revised the code to cut ‘unnecessary reporting’ and improve engagement.

FRC support for Labour’s growth plan; executive pay steers away from ESG; EU’s non-financial reporting debate continues.

He says the ICAEW’s call to exclude ‘ESG audits’ from the cap will not serve the cause of ‘independent and effective audits’.

CEO activism and DEI policies; FRC backs ‘proportionality’ in corporate governance; concern over changes to US AGMs.