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New draft code for internal auditors

The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) has published a new draft code for internal auditors with the aim of improving the UK financial services sector’s approach to managing risks and internal controls.

New SEC listing standards

The SEC has approved amended corporate governance listing standards for the NYSE and the Nasdaq that establish new requirements regarding the composition, authority, and responsibilities of compensation committees.

New EU governance rules cap banker bonuses

Maltese Corporate Governance Manual

Risk in emerging markets

Global law firm Eversheds recently hosted a roundtable event with senior legal professionals and business leaders to discuss risk and compliance in emerging markets. Graham Richardson led the roundtable event, and here discusses some of the key themes and expert opinions that emerged.

The risk governance imperative: Part 1

Ghislain Giroux Dufort makes a compelling case regarding the need for risk governance at board level; summarises the current state of risk management; explains why all directors are concerned by risk; and highlights five key risk oversight responsibilities common to many leading corporate governance Codes internationally.

Why biggest is not necessarily best

Dona Roche-Tarry looks at the changing role and expectations of non-executive directors and the impact that increased corporate governance regulation has had on people deciding whether or not to go for roles in the very largest companies.