News analysis
This AGM season faces a shifting climate
15 May 2018
Investors are demanding firms do more on environmental and social issues, including board diversity and climate change. Read more
Companies House's online registration needs fixing
15 May 2018
The conviction of a whistleblower protesting the ease of registering with Companies House shows flaws in the system. Read more
Bribery Act case flags need for active prevention
17 April 2018
The outcome of a failure to prevent bribery case shows how seriously prosecutors are taking compliance. Read more
Insolvency reforms threaten directors with greater liability
06 April 2018
Recent corporate failures could prompt more scrutiny for directors who sell or close companies, and protect supplier payments. Read more
The corporate governance lessons from Carillion's collapse
06 March 2018
The failure of the outsourcing firm will feed debate over directors’ duties, remuneration and clawback conditions. Read more
After Oxfam, charities cannot bury their heads over misconduct
05 March 2018
Sexual misconduct allegations make the case that burying problems only makes them worse in the long run. Read more
Presidents Club: Charities face tough decision over tainted donations
05 March 2018
Our experts debate when it is appropriate for charities to refuse or return donations. Read more
Irresponsible businesses will hit the rocks
26 January 2018
BlackRock’s chief demands that directors and investors engage for the long-term or face trouble. Read more
UK economic crime strategy specifics remain unclear
18 December 2017
Campaigners are pleased policing financial misdeeds is back on the government agenda, but the details are vague. Read more
The qualified right to flout non-disclosure agreements
07 December 2017
Amid criticism of gagging clauses, greater awareness is needed of the enduring ability to make protected disclosures. Read more