Corporate governance
Corporate governance is commonly referred to as a system by which organisations are directed and controlled. It is the process by which company objectives are established, achieved and monitored. Corporate governance is concerned with the relationships and responsibilities between the board, management, shareholders and other relevant stakeholders within a legal and regulatory framework.
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More on corporate governance
Detailing exactly what is corporate governance and why it is important.
Latest features
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GC100 Companies Act 2006: Guidance on Directors’ Conflicts of Interest Authorisation Process (August 2008)
The Association for the General Counsel and Company Secretaries of FTSE 100 companies, GC100, has published guidance on directors’ duties.
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Governance of pension schemes
In its third full year of operation, the Pensions Regulator has published its third Governance Survey carried out by Ipsos MORI. The Pensions Regulator has published (1 October 2008) final guidance on how trustees should manage conflicts of interest.
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Credit ratings agencies
IOSCO has published its final report containing amendments to the Code of Conduct Fundamentals for Credit Reference Agencies.
Key Documents
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Promoting Competitiveness: the UK approach to EU company law and corporate governance (PDF 149kb/36 pages)
The DTI has marked its UK Presidency of the EU 2005 with the above publication, which sets out their objectives in relation to the Action Plan and how they intend to carry this forward working in partnership with stakeholders.
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Corporate governance developments in the UK
Detailing corporate governance developments in the UK including links to the corporate governance reports.
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EU company law and corporate governance
Modernising company law and enhancing corporate governance in the European Union - a plan to move forward.
Guides and Publications
Guides
- Internal control and risk - The Turnbull Report
- Corporate governance codes, best practice guidelines and reports
Publications
Research projects
- The determination of directors' remuneration policies and packages in UK listed companies
- Common regulatory themes in disclosure, PIS and governance
Reading lists and Links
- Non-executive directors reading list
- Corporate governance further reading
- Corporate governance useful links
- eLibr@ry: Corporate Governance articles