Press Releases

Here is a selection of ICSA's recent press releases. If you need any further details please contact pressoffice@icsa.co.uk or 020 7612 7062

'Improving board effectiveness is key' says ICSA
Published: March 3rd 2010
Summary: ICSA has identified the key components of what makes for a better board in its consultation document on the Higgs guidance, published today
Download Press ReleaseChartered Secretaries amongst highest paid in UK
Published: March 1st 2010
Summary: Chartered Secretaries are the sixth highest paid employees in the UK according to the latest ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings.
Download Press ReleaseICSA and IOD launch working group on board evaluation
Published: February 28th 2010
Summary: The ICSA and the IOD have today announced the launch of a joint working group on board evaluation.
Download Press Release'Quality of reporting not up to scratch' say award judges
Published: January 19th 2010
Summary: Findings from the 2009 ICSA Hermes Transparency in Governance Awards have been published today
Download Press ReleaseICSA given leading role in Combined Code review
Published: December 1st 2009
Summary: ICSA has been commissioned by the Financial Reporting Council to update the Higgs guidance. The announcement was made by the FRC in their final report and consulation document published today.
View (external site)Final Walker report takes on board ICSA recommendations
Published: November 26th 2009
Summary: Many of ICSA's key recommendations are encompassed in Sir David Walker's final report on corporate governance in banks and financial institutions
Download Press ReleaseCompany secretaries get their rewards
Published: November 20th 2009
Summary: The winners of the ICSA Company Secretary Awards 2009 have been announced.
Download Press ReleaseAwards provide framework for improved transparency
Published: November 19th 2009
Summary: Organisations which have demonstrated best practice in terms of the disclosure in their annual reports have had their efforts rewarded at the inaugural ICSA Hermes Transparency in Governance Awards.
Download Press ReleaseICSA appoints new Director of Policy
Published: November 13th 2009
Summary: ICSA has appointed Seamus Gillen FCIS as Director of Policy. Seamus has worked at a senior level in the private and public sectors over the last 13 years.
Download Press ReleaseAwards to provide framework for improved transparency
Published: October 22nd 2009
Summary: The shortlist for the ICSA Hermes Transparency in Governance Awards is announced today.
Download Press ReleaseICSA announces shortlist for Company Secretary of the Year Awards
Published: September 26th 2009
Summary: ICSA has announced the shortlist for the 2009 Company Secretary of the Year Awards ahead of the Awards Ceremony taking place on 18 November.
Download Press ReleaseICSA publishes guidance on statement of capital problem
Published: September 25th 2009
Summary: ICSA has published new guidance to help companies comply with the statement of capital sections in the Companies Act
Download Press Release'Nine year rule should be dropped' says ICSA
Published: September 18th 2009
Summary: ICSA has today published its response to the FRC's review of the Combined Code. The response has been copied to Sir David Walker given its applicability to his review of corporate governance in UK banks.
Download Press ReleaseConsultation on Code of Good Governance opens
Published: September 7th 2009
Summary: ICSA is one of the partners in the steering group opening a three month consultation on the Code of Good Governance in the voluntary and community sector
Download Press ReleaseDeadline extended for completion of EU Board Support survey
Published: September 2nd 2009
Download Press ReleaseICSA Software to launch new version of Blueprint
Published: August 10th 2009
Download Press ReleaseICSA guidance helps NHS Executive Directors achieve balance
Published: July 31st 2009
Summary: New ICSA guidance is designed to help Executive Directors in Foundation Trusts and Primary Care Trusts to balance their management and governance responsibilities.
Download Press ReleaseICSA Software International sign partnership agreement with Exel Informatique
Published: July 30th 2009
Summary: A new partnership agreement will help promote the distribution and implementation of ICSA Software’s solutions in France and Switzerland
Download Press ReleaseNew ICSA guidance deals with practicalities of Shareholder Rights Directive
Published: July 29th 2009
Summary: The new guidance note explains the key changes with added practice notes and recommendations for those who need to implement the regulations.
Download Press Release'Boardroom behaviour not process' says FRC Review
Published: July 28th 2009
Summary: Key points from ICSA's Combined Code Review and Boardroom Behaviour report have been noted by the FRC for further consideration.
Download Press ReleaseWalker review takes on board ICSA recommendations
Published: July 16th 2009
Summary: The Walker Review has embraced many of ICSA's recommendations in its Combined Code response and Boardroom Behaviours report
Download Press ReleaseICSA announces appointment of new CEO
Published: July 10th 2009
Summary: David Wilson FCIS has replaced Roger Dickinson as ICSA's Chief Executive
Download Press ReleaseBoards should wake up to their responsibilities over risk
Published: July 1st 2009
Summary: Too many boards are passing on risks to their committees rather than acting collectively to manage them according to ICSA's Policy and Strategy Director
Download Press ReleaseNew EU Board Support Study launched
Published: June 25th 2009
Download Press ReleaseMore robust guidance on boardroom behaviours needed says ICSA study
Published: June 8th 2009
Download Press Release'Combined Code needs revision' says ICSA
Published: May 29th 2009
Download Press ReleaseWell-equipped non-execs require full briefing
Published: May 27th 2009
Download Press ReleaseICSA to contribute to Walker review
Published: May 26th 2009
Summary: The ICSA has been asked to contribute to Sir David Walker's review of governance in the banking sector
Download Press ReleaseFRC announce review of Combined Code at ICSA Conference
Published: May 15th 2009
Download Press ReleaseHow to contribute to the Walker review
Published: May 6th 2009
Summary: ICSA is seeking the views of company secretaries on boardroom behaviour
Download Press ReleaseICSA publishes new board performance evaluation survey
Published: April 7th 2009
View (external site)Sir John Parker to chair judging panel for ICSA Hermes Awards
Published: March 17th 2009
Download Press ReleaseAndy Cowe is named as new ICSA President
Published: March 10th 2009
Download Press ReleaseICSA launches national award scheme to improve reporting
Published: February 4th 2009
Download Press ReleaseICSA issues updated guidance on proper purpose test
Published: February 3rd 2009
Download Press ReleaseReport reveals professional qualifications increase earnings
Published: December 10th 2008
Summary: New independent economic analysis has revealed that individuals with professional qualifications stand to gain £152,000 in additional earnings
Download Press ReleaseIn praise of the stupid question
Published: November 11th 2008
Summary: David Wilson, ICSA's Policy & Strategy Director thinks that more questions need to be asked in future to avoid future financial crises
Download Press ReleaseICSA Company Secretary Awards 2008
Published: November 3rd 2008
Download Press ReleaseICSA issues new guidance on corporate manslaughter and homicide
Published: October 10th 2008
Download Press ReleaseCompany secretaries should adopt 'behavioural governance' tactics
Published: October 6th 2008
Download Press ReleaseLatest version of ICSA software released
Published: September 17th 2008
Download Press ReleaseICSA & FSA lead on joint initiative on boiler room warnings
Published: August 28th 2008
Download Press ReleaseNew money laundering regulations published
Published: August 20th 2008
View Press ReleaseNew ICSA guidance on the recruitment, appointment and induction of trustees
Published: August 8th 2008
Download Press ReleaseICSA & FSA lead on joint initiative on boiler room warnings
Published: July 8th 2008
Summary: Downloadable version of the boiler room warning for publication on websites and in literature
View (external site)ICSA's former Chief Executive is awarded OBE
Published: June 23rd 2008
Download Press ReleaseICSA appoints new Director of Policy and Strategy
Published: June 13th 2008
Download Press ReleaseGovernment alerts companies to agenda item for AGM season
Published: May 13th 2008
Download Press ReleaseICSA issues new guidance note on NHS Foundation Trusts
Published: May 13th 2008
Download Press ReleaseSurvey confirms company secretarial career is one of the most rewarding
Published: April 17th 2008
Download Press ReleaseICSA publishes new guidance note on specimen skills for charities
Published: March 19th 2008
Download Press ReleaseNew note gives guidance to charities on matters reserved for the board
Published: March 10th 2008
Download Press ReleaseICSA provides clarity on corporate representation and proxies at general meetings
Published: January 20th 2008
Download Press ReleaseICSA publishes new guidance notes on directors's duties
Published: January 14th 2008
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