Tag: UK
UK sanctions on Russia reveal risk of complex corporate structures
Lawyers say extra layers in corporate structures, such as special purpose vehicles, are making due diligence on sanctions more difficult.
Russia sanctions: check your contracts now, experts warn
Companies urged to assess their links to Russia to avoid any breaches of the updated sanctions, should they be imposed.
Audit committee chairs ‘are confusing quality of audit and quality of service’
FRC report also warns that audit committee chairs have a “negative perception of joint audits”, despite this being a key reform proposal.
Anglo-Saxon CEOs ‘increase a firm’s risk profile through their decisions’
Swiss research reveals Anglo-Saxon boards and CEOs are more likely to increase debt, reduce dividend payments and embark on M&As.
Governance 2022: multidimensional landscape brings board challenges
From ESG and climate reporting to audit reform and board diversity, governance trends for the coming year predict a packed agenda.
Investor activism set to enter ‘golden age’ as firms emerge from pandemic
Consultancy Alvarez & Marsal says 2022 will see a 10% boost in activism across Europe, with 148 companies at risk of targeting by activists.
Institute of Directors rejects Boris Johnson’s comments on home working
“It is not for government to second guess what is appropriate for each business,” says the IoD, after the PM criticised remote working.
UK dividends up 89% on Q3 2020 as economy reopens
Figures from Link Group show dividend payouts by UK companies have rocketed—but one expert warns that they may not be the best option.
UK green finance report puts focus on transition plans
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says requiring firms to disclose transition plans would help the UK to “set new global standards for sustainability”.
New Zealand parliament to debate reform to directors’ duties
MPs in Wellington will examine a bill that would allow New Zealand’s directors to consider ESG issues as part of their company obligations.