Corporate Governance resources

Below is a comprehensive collection of helpful resources — organised chronologically — on Corporate Governance. Click for direct access to specific Corporate Governance resources:

 

Latest Resources

FRC publishes updated list of successful signatories to the UK Stewardship Code

06 Sep, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published an updated list of successful signatories to the UK Stewardship Code (the Code) which sets high standards of stewardship for those investing money on behalf of UK savers and pensioners.

CGIUKI publishes Code of Practice to support effective board performance reviews

25 Jul, 2023

The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland (CGIUKI) has published a new Code of Practice to support effective board performance reviews.

FRC publishes its 2022/2023 Annual Report and Accounts

25 Jul, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2022/23.

New reporting regulations laid before Parliament for approval

21 Jul, 2023

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) has laid new reporting regulations before Parliament for approval. The draft ‘Companies (Strategic Report and Directors’ Report) (Amendment) Regulations 2023’ will, if approved, create a number of new corporate reporting requirements for very large UK Companies – defined in the Regulations as a ‘company with a high level of employees and turnover’. These regulations will not become law until they have been debated by both Houses in the Autumn but the draft regulations make clear the Government’s proposed approach to these new requirements. The draft regulations are in line with the direction set out in the Government’s response to its ‘Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance’ White Paper issued in June 2022.

FRC to host event on the UK Corporate Governance Code Consultation

21 Jul, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) will be hosting an event on feedback received so far from the ongoing consultation on the UK Corporate Governance Code.

We comment on draft minimum standard for audit committees

14 Jun, 2023

We have published our comment letter on the Financial Reporting Council's ('FRC's') consultation on its draft proposal for a minimum standard for audit committees.

IFAC releases new placemat to guide audit committees to oversee sustainability-related disclosure

02 Jun, 2023

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has released a placemat ‘Key Questions for Audit Committees Overseeing Sustainability-Related Disclosure’ to guide audit committees to oversee sustainability-related disclosure.

FRC launches consultation on changes to the UK Corporate Governance Code

26 May, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a public consultation on proposed revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code ("the Code") which represents the latest stage of the ‘Restoring trust in audit and corporate governance’ reform package.

FRC publishes minimum standard for audit committees

26 May, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has issued a minimum standard for audit committees in relation to their oversight responsibilities for the external audit.

FCA issues proposals to replace premium and standard listing categories with a single listing category

05 May, 2023

As part of a plan to strengthen the UK’s position in global wholesale markets, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a consultation paper, CP23/10 'Primary Markets Effectiveness Review: Feedback to DP22/2 and proposed equity listing rule reforms'.

FRC publishes conversation starters to boost investor-audit committee engagement

24 Apr, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a web page providing the first in a series of conversation starters aimed at promoting better engagement between investors and audit committees to facilitate better understanding of companies and their approach to financial reporting and internal control.

FTSE Women Leaders Review highlights early achievement of the 40% target for women on FTSE 350 boards

06 Mar, 2023

The FTSE Women Leaders Review is an independent, business-led framework supported by the Government, which sets recommendations for Britain’s largest companies to improve the representation of women on boards and in leadership positions. The latest report highlights that FTSE 350 companies have met the 40% target for women on the boards of FTSE 350 companies three years ahead of the December 2025 target.

Investment Association issues publication setting out shareholder priorities for 2023

24 Feb, 2023

The Investment Association (the 'IA') has issued a publication setting out shareholder priorities for 2023.

FRC publishes updated list of successful signatories to the UK Stewardship Code

22 Feb, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published an updated list of successful signatories to the UK Stewardship Code (the Code) which sets high standards of stewardship for those investing money on behalf of UK savers and pensioners.

FRC publishes corporate governance and stewardship mythbuster

22 Feb, 2023

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has released a document that seeks to dispel a number of common misconceptions about corporate governance and stewardship.

FRC publishes its 2022 review of stewardship reporting

28 Nov, 2022

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its ‘Review of Stewardship Reporting 2022’ ("the review").

FRC launches consultation on draft minimum standard for audit committees

10 Nov, 2022

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched a consultation on its draft proposal for a minimum standard for audit committees.

FRC publishes its latest review of corporate governance reporting

04 Nov, 2022

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its latest ‘Review of Corporate Governance Reporting’.

FRC publishes findings on the quality of corporate reporting in 2021/2022

28 Oct, 2022

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published its Annual Review of Corporate Reporting 2021/2022. The report sets out the FRC’s expectations of areas of corporate reporting that require improvement and highlights the ten most frequently raised topics where improvements to reporting quality are needed.

FRC publishes report on board diversity

07 Oct, 2022

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has published a report which looks at the challenges and opportunities that minority ethnic individuals might experience in progressing to the boards of top FTSE companies.

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