Tag: Technology
Samsung heir jailed as South Korea clamps down on corruption
Samsung heir jailed for bribery and corruption charges, in what is viewed as a major move by South Korean authorities to clamp down on corporate misbehaviour.
Engaging with happiness: Mark Price
Evidence is growing to show that employee engagement is fundamental in achieving sustainable, commercial success—and can be a means to address the lack of trust in business, argues Mark Price.
Infosys board cites ‘founder criticism’ as reason for CEO’s departure
Infosys’ board seeks to vigorously defend its now-departed CEO Dr Vishal Sikka, who it alleges has quit following criticism from co-founder Narayana Murthy.
Digital transformation: how boards can weather the storm
With the digital revolution about to present “the greatest disruption to both leadership and governance in the entire history of business”, there are ways that boards can prepare for the new digital economy and not be left behind.
Telit CEO Oozi Cats resigns over historic US fraud allegations
Telit Communications CEO Oozi Cats quits after an investigation links him to a US wire fraud indictment under a different name 25 years ago.
Ethical principles vital as digital age recasts business environment
The complexities and changing business environment associated with the digital age do not alter the importance of ethical principles, according to a major study of accountants. But that doesn’t mean it’s going to be easy.
Ex-Tech Data finance director banned from accounting membership
Former Tech Data Limited FD Philip James settles with the Financial Reporting Council, taking a £36,000 fine and exclusion from his accounting association over his conduct in relation to preparing company accounts.
Digital optimist: Antony Jenkins
The world is going digital and fast. Former Barclays CEO Antony Jenkins, now a digital entrepreneur, argues that if we make the right choices now, technology needn’t lead us down the road to “dystopia”.
Technological change: what’s your attitude to risk?
Blake Stephenson, principal product manager – Board & Leadership Solutions, Nasdaq Corporate Solutions, explores why culture is key for boardrooms to keep pace with technological change and mitigate risk.
Under-pressure company secretaries need relief from admin burden
Digital board packs can save time and money, but a flexible approach to adoption of the technology is crucial, says Graham Bowstead of Perivan Technology.