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Manifest ICSA corporate governance seminar

Manifest/ICSA Seminar: UK governance reforms

Company secretaries have the opportunity to learn more about the UK government’s recent corporate governance proposals from a range of experts at a forthcoming seminar organised by Manifest, in association with ICSA – The Governance Institute. The event – being held on 31st October in the City of London – will outline the UK’s current corporate governance […]

UK Governance Code Moves On

After what has probably been the most exhausting proxy season for investors and issuers alike, the regulatory momentum shows no sign of easing. The new UK Corporate Governance Code goes live for all companies reporting to shareholders on or after 1 October 2014. Regarding the changes, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) CEO Stephen Haddrill commented […]

FRC asks for more engagement; proceed with caution

As we tweeted last week it’s AGM season, so that means it’s time for more consultations. Consultations are generally a good thing, even if the timing is a little inconvenient for shareholders. This article takes a look at the key takeaways from the UK’s latest consultation but then poses some tricky questions about the evolving nature […]