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Audit competition

Cutting clutter

The FRC has launched a report designed to be a catalyst to help change behaviours and to suggest how to approach removing unnecessary text and data from annual reports.

EU corporate governance framework

The European Commission has put out for consultation a Green Paper looking at the framework for corporate governance throughout the European Union.

European trends on diversity

The public debate across Europe about diversity on boards in general has led to boards expanding their job profile for directors.

What do investors want?

David Dando looks at a new survey which shows that institutional investors are taking an increasingly sophisticated look at governance issues within their portfolio companies.

The importance of board composition

Mark Spinner examines how the financial crisis has changed the role of the bank board, and the challenge the sector faces to recruit talented NEDs.

Understanding risk

Professor John Board looks at the importance of understanding risk, both day-to-day risks and also those risks which result from extreme events.