How can a Non-Executive Director protect themself?
As with many other parts of the World, the UK has seen an increased focus on the role...
24 January, 2013
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Corporate Governance
Stewardship consultation launched
The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA), in conjunction with the Investor Stewardship Working Party, has launched...
16 October, 2012
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EU to push for 40% female quota on boards
The EU is planing to force large listed companies to ensure that at least 40% of the non-executive...
04 September, 2012
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Consultation on New Governance Standard
The BSI Group (British Standards Institution) currently have a new draft code of practice open for consultation relating...
24 August, 2012
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New Guidance Note on Induction of Directors
The role of directors has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years and especially the training and skills...
16 August, 2012
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FSA makes first fine for related party transactions
The FSA has fined Exillon Energy plc ("Exillon") £292,950 for failing to disclose related party transactions in a...
27 April, 2012
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The Composition of Remuneration Committees and High Pay
Recent reports from the government and the High Pay Centre have suggested that the homogeneous make-up of remuneration committees is...
10 April, 2012
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How best to remunerate NEDs
With the role and responsibilities of NEDs increasing, how should companies remunerate these important individuals...
13 March, 2012
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Should the roles of chairman and chief executive be split?
There is a schism between the UK and the US in their approach to the relationship between the...
24 February, 2012
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What constitutes comply or explain?
The FRC has released a report on what constitutes a full explanation under the UK Corporate Governance Code....
16 February, 2012
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