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Proposed strengthened corporate governance regime

Author: ICAEW Insights

Published: 20 May 2021

This chart reflects ARGA’s significant new powers and the expanded director and auditor duties being proposed in the BEIS White Paper.
Proposed strengthened corporate governance regime
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The White Paper outlines a broad range of new statutory requirements that will affect directors and auditors alike, as well as increased government powers being brought into play with the introduction of ARGA.

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