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Quality and effectiveness of audit

An independent review has been launched calling for views and information on the purpose, scope, quality and effectiveness of statutory audit in the UK.

Governance and performance in emerging markets

Investors, including the IFC and other development finance institutions, increasingly look at governance as an indicator of firm quality and a factor in investment selection, according to recently published research.

CEO transitions in US companies

Spencer Stuart’s annual review, 2018 US CEO Transitions, tracks CEO departures among Standard & Poor’s (S&P) 500 companies. In addition to cataloguing the reasons for CEO departures the review examines information about the successors, including whether or not they are internal candidates.

JSE proposes changes to Listings Requirements

Global Capital Confidence Barometer

New beneficial ownership register

Top risks for Singapore SMEs

The role of the Senior Independent Director

Based on the discussions of a recent Round Table held with experienced board directors David Archer and Alex Cameron look at the importance of the role played by a good SID.

Lessons from Benjamin Graham

Anthony Fitzsimmons argues that there are still lessons to be learnt today from Benjamin Graham’s book The Intelligent Investor published in 1949.

70% of FTSE 350 Chairs under pressure to step down

Alison Gill looks at what makes a good Chair of a board and why Chair independence matters.