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Acquisitions and disposals by listed companies
- 2013
- Will Pearce, Dan Hirschovits, Nick Gilling
- ICSA Publishing
Companies listing on a stock exchange are subject to a number of continuing obligations. One area where such obligations apply are significant corporate transactions such as acquisitions, disposals and reverse takeovers. This publication summarises the main legal and regulatory issues a listed company needs to consider when contemplating a significant corporate transaction, whether its shares are traded on AIM or it has a premium or standard listing on the Official List.
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Anti-money laundering
- 2013
- Martin Saunders | Chris Stott
- ICSA Publishing
An introduction for businesses and their employees on how to avoid becoming inadvertently involved in money laundering or terrorist financing. Concentrates largely on the anti-money laundering (AML) regime applicable in the UK, but also provides an introduction to some of the key concepts of the counter-terrorist financing (CTF) regime, which often overlap.
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Auto-enrolment
- 2013
- Camilla Barry
- ICSA Publishing
A guide to the new auto-enrolment pensions legislation. Written for company secretaries and employers, although employees, trustees and others involved in pensions’ administration will also find it useful.
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Boardroom disputes
- 2013
- Rowena Herdman-Smith, Kevin McCarthy, Saul Sender
- ICSA Publishing
Unless a board of directors is very small and/or cohesive, it is likely that disagreements will occur at some point between the various members. This book is a guide to effective board decision making through various potential stages of a dispute and highlights the various legal considerations to bear in mind when considering what action to take.
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Bribery Act, The
- 2013
- William Christopher, Stacy Keen, Tom Stocker, Barry Vitou
- ICSA Publishing
This guide provides an overview of the offences in the UK relating to bribery, corruption, the Fraud Act and money laundering. It also includes steps that can be taken to minimise the risk of criminal liability being attributed to corporate entities for such offences.
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Building a resilient organisation
- 2014
- James Crask, Charley Newnham, Jack Armstrong, Paul Robertson
- ICSA Publishing
How to design your business strategy to build a prosperous and sustainable business. The book helps readers to understand resilience within organisations and how it can be measured, assessed and enhanced.
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Changing auditors
- 2013
- Mike Metcalf
- ICSA Publishing
Selecting the right audit firm is an important choice. Running the tendering process and making the recommendation to the board in relation to the appointment of the external auditor is a fundamental part of the role of the audit committee, where one exists. However, auditor appointment is an important matter for shareholders as the auditor reports to them, and so the recommendation for appointment or re-appointment is ultimately for them to approve in general meeting.
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Changing your group structures
- 2014
- Gareth Miles, Paul Mudie, Nilufer von Bismarck
- ICSA Publishing
Reorganisations are frequently undertaken by corporate groups in the United Kingdom. They can range from simple asset transfers to fundamental alterations of a group's capital, tax and business structures and so their scope and complexity varies. This eBook looks at the challenges involved in corporate restructuring, recapitalisation and large-scale change management.
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Charity law and governance: a practical guide
- 2017
- Cecile Gillard, Kirsty Semple
- ICSA Publishing
Guidance on the legal and regulatory framework within which both registered and unregistered charities in England and Wales operate. This title looks at the meaning of governance in the charity sector and the link between law, good governance and the role of trustees in the stewardship of charitable funds and assets.
Title has been revised to cover the latest developments in charity law and governance, including the 2015 Charities SORP and The Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016.
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Companies limited by guarantee
- 2013
- Susan Wallace
- ICSA Publishing
A guide to the incorporation and structure of a company limited by guarantee (CLG) and the managerial and administrative functions. Includes information about newer types of entities that use the CLG structure such as community interest companies (CICs) and academy trusts.
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Company filings
- 2013
- Jennifer Adams
- ICSA Publishing
A practical guide to company filing in the UK which covers when companies are required to file, the procedure for doing so, the information needed to complete the relevant form and penalties for non-compliance. Answers to problems readers may encounter whilst undertaking the filing process are also included.
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Company secretary's handbook (11th edition)
- 2016
- Douglas Armour
- ICSA Publishing
An authoritative guide to company secretarial practice. Coverage is comprehensive, from incorporation to winding up, detailing the procedures associated with boards of directors, company meetings, reporting, shares, and share registration. The Handbook also contains chapters on listed company compliance, corporate governance, company investigations, takeovers and mergers, and insolvency.
Detailed commentary is accompanied by over 80 precedents, appendices, a glossary of key terms, and a directory of key company secretarial resources.
The 5th edition of this title is available through our Ebo...
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Corporate governance handbook
- 2017
- Bernadette Barber, Barbara Allen
- ICSA Publishing
The ICSA Corporate Governance Handbook provides full explanations of the statutory and regulatory regime applicable to listed companies but also addresses how governance best practice might be applied by private companies, including subsidiaries.
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Corporate insolvency
- 2013
- Sophie Taylor, Claire Mowbray
- ICSA Publishing
A guide to the main legislative provisions relating to corporate insolvency in England and Wales. Directors duties and the the issues faced by boards in financial difficulty are also considered.
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Creating and implementing an ethics policy
- 2014
- Mark Wearden
- ICSA Publishing
When creating and implementing a corporate ethics policy, it is important to spend quality time thinking about ethics and considering the issues from a number of different perspectives. This eBook provides a framework and guides readers through the process of formulating, writing and implementing the optimal ethics policy for their organisation.
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Director's guide (5th edition)
- 2013
- Martha Bruce
- ICSA Publishing
The ICSA Director's Guide explains all the core duties and liabilities of being a director from appointment to resignation, including disclosures, shareholder relations and corporate governance. This book provides practical help for common issues faced by both executive and non-executive directors,
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Directors' disclosures
- 2013
- Carol Shutkever, Sarah Hawes
- ICSA Publishing
This guide provides an overview of disclosure requirements for the directors of a UK-incorporated company. It gives a summary of the relevant law and regulation affecting directors duties for listed companies (both Main Market and AIM), but is also of relevance for UK private companies.
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Directors' remuneration
- 2013
- Caroline Newsholme, Sylvia Atallah
- ICSA Publishing
This guide provides an overview of the existing legislation and regulatory regime relating to directors' remuneration for both private and quoted companies in the UK. It also examines the development of corporate governance influences on executive remuneration and considers some of the proposed legislative and regulatory reforms following the banking crisis and heightened shareholder reaction to excessive remuneration policies.
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Dividend payments
- 2013
- William Buckley, Lucy Fergusson, Vonetta Dale, Philippa Gavey
- ICSA Publishing
It is important for directors and company secretaries to be aware of the complex procedural rules and legal restrictions on paying dividends. This eBook looks at the steps involved in paying dividends and the rules that restrict the amounts companies can pay out. It also includes additional considerations for publicly traded companies, special kinds of dividends and alternative ways of returning cash to shareholders.
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Employee share schemes
- 2013
- Karen Cooper
- ICSA Publishing
Employee share ownership can help increase levels of employee engagement and lead to better business performance. This eBook provides guidance on the various employee share schemes and looks at issues such as accounting treatment, tax relief and reporting obligations.
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Environmental reporting
- 2013
- Tony Hoskins
- ICSA Publishing
Environmental reporting has become far more prominent in recent years due to increasing legislation and greater customer interest. This eBook focuses on environmental reporting requirements for UK organisations including the measurement of environmental impacts. It also covers voluntary reporting and likely future developments.
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How to run a charity (2nd edition)
- 2017
- Cecile Gillard
- ICSA Publishing
This guide offers practical support and advice to anyone involved in the management and administration of charities. Looks at the legal framework, finance and managing assets, the role and responsibility of charity boards and trustees in both theory and practice. Includes case studies of both good and bad practice. Updated to reflect the latest legislation including the 2015 Charities SORP and the Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Act 2016.
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Non-executive director's handbook (4th edition)
- 2016
- Brian Coyle
- ICSA Publishing
An essential source of reference and route map for the position of Non-executive director. Deals with how to become a NED and looks at the board role and responsibilities of the NED on both the board and its committees with particular focus on corporate governance and board effectiveness, risk management and internal control. Contains case studies and checklists throughout. The 2nd edition of this title is available through our Ebook Central subscription.
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Outsourcing
- 2014
- Andrew W. Smith, Karen Meenderink, Mark Sykes, Dennis Horner
- ICSA Publishing
Outsourcing has become a common occurrence over the last ten years with increasing numbers of both public and private sectors organisations in the UK adopting an outsourcing approach. This eBook covers the fundamentals for success and offers examples of good practice throughout all stages of the outsourcing lifecycle.
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Statutory registers
- 2013
- Emma de Ronde
- ICSA Publishing
The Companies Act 2006 contains provisions relating to particular registers which should be established and maintained by companies. This eBook considers these provisions and guides companies through the establishment and maintenance of statutory registers.
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Subsidiary governance
- 2014
- Karen Davies, Vanessa Marrison, Caroline Carter, Claire Broom
- ICSA Publishing
Subsidiaries are a common feature of many organisational structures, particularly for international businesses. This guide explains the importance of subsidiary governance to UK-listed holding companies, looking at the key drivers and benefits. It offers practical tips for establishing an effective governance framework as well as pointing out the potential pitfalls.
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