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Concentrated efforts

The right touch for banking regulation?

A recent meeting of the APPCGG brought together members of the House of Lords, the House of Commons and key industry figures to discuss the best way forward for banking regulation.

Life in the boardroom

The role of chairman appears more onerous according to a recent survey of chairmen and nonexecutive directors.

New Governance Awards

Progress in corporate responsibility reporting

Shareholder rights: from strength to strength

Iain Redford looks at the latest consultation from BERR on shareholder rights which seeks to clarify some of the discrepancies in the Companies Act 2006 and to implement the European Shareholder Rights Directive.

Using shares as security

Danielle Harris looks at the complex and sometimes misunderstood practice of using quoted company shares as security for personal loans.

2009 AGMs: What to expect

Viviane Joynes looks at trends in 2008 AGMs to give companies and shareholders an insight into what to expect in 2009 in terms of the areas of governance which are likely to be focused on and what companies can do to ensure a successful 2009 AGM.