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Combatting clutter in annual reports

A new report from the FRC looks at the barriers to cutting clutter in annual reports and suggests how to approach removing unnecessary text and data from annual reports.

Renewed focus on performance

A new report shows that US companies have started cutting pay and benefits for top executives in anticipation of the effect of new rules introduced as part of the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reforms.

Malaysian Corporate Governance Blueprint 2011

New Corporate Governance Guidance for unlisted companies in the Baltics

Integrated Reporting

David Matthews examines the needs of investors and other stakeholders and considers the potential benefits for companies of starting to rethink their reporting model and move towards Integrated Reporting.

Board effectiveness

Helen Pitcher looks at the taxonomy of challenge and asks how can non-executive directors get it right?

Succession planning

Bvalco runs a regular series of debates for chairmen, board directors and company secretaries. This article is an extract from a recent debate concentrating on succession planning.