Businesses and organisations today find themselves operating in a highly volatile and ambiguous world.
FRC launches Wates Principles
The six principles set out a new code for corporate governance of large private companies
ICAEW says Wates principles don’t meet government aims
ICAEW says proposed corporate governance regime for large private companies not credible
ESG: the key to saving capitalism?
Capitalism in its current form, it is dangerous and out of control, not just unsustainable.
Five questions every director should be asking their board about climate risk
Climate change and sustainability has been placed firmly in the spotlight of media and society’s attention. Focus is now turning even more to the business world to play its part.
A new approach to executive pay?
In July 2019, ICAEW and Hermes convened a senior panel of remuneration committee chairs and investors to explore whether a new approach to executive pay is needed. Realigning executive pay is an essential part of restoring trust in business.
Corporate Governance Community events and training
Webinars, seminars and more. Reduced rates for all ICAEW Academy CPD courses.
Corporate finance: what we might expect in 2021
David Petrie, ICAEW’s Head of Corporate Finance, reviews an unprecedented year and looks ahead to what we might expect in 2021.
Time for recapitalisation
For businesses struggling with debt caused by the pandemic and lockdowns, and those that performed well, investment is crucial as they face pressure from shareholders and lenders. Amy Carr of Burges Salmon asks if 2021 will be the year of recapitalisations.
Song rights a billion-pound business
“These songs are as valuable as gold.” Since it was launched in 2018, music investment company Hipgnosis has raised more than £1bn based on the intellectual property value and management of successful albums and songwriters’ back catalogues.