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Corporate simplification projects made simple

Pinsent Mason's Paul Sutton explains how to carry out due diligence in corporate simplification projects

24 Mar 2013

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Feature

Age presents challenges for a changing workforce

Employers should use existing performance management systems to proactively address concerns with employees - regardless of age, writes Rebecca Harding-Hill and Elin Hannah

21 Mar 2013

News

Cattles launches legal battle against former auditor PwC

Troubled sub-prime lender Cattles is to take PwC to court over its audit prior to the revelation of a huge accounting black hole

07 Feb 2013

News

Post Office to investigate accounting software over discrepancies

The Post Office will analyse whether its accounting software could have caused historic discrepencies

03 Jan 2013

Opinion

Manipulating Libor

The system, and not Barclays, is to blame for the Libor rate-fixing scandal

30 Aug 2012

Feature

Anti-bribery policies: Not as easy as ABC

It’s one thing to have an anti-bribery and corruption policy. But how good are the systems surrounding it?

29 Aug 2012

Opinion

Keep the litigation hedge in shape

Those advising FDs in live cases ought to urgently prioritise the question of how litigation is funded to ensure companies can take full advantage of the current rules

03 Jul 2012

Feature

Olympus scorched: Directors’ duties and conflicts of interest

Joe Bedford and Francesca Messina look at some practical lessons which can be learned as to how UK company directors can protect themselves from personal liability

02 May 2012

Feature

The rising costs of legal disputes

The consequences and costs for UK businesses of dealing with regulatory proceedings are becoming increasingly significant, writes Lista Cannon and Chris Warren-Smith

10 Feb 2012

Opinion

Cleaning up the Act

The Bribery Act represents an opportunity for businesses to do better business, both at home and abroad, writes Bryn Edwards

31 Jan 2012

Opinion

Questioning the National Fraud Authority

Key questions must be asked of the National Fraud Authority if we are to tackle a problem that costs UK plc £38bn every year, writes Bill Trueman

05 Dec 2011

Feature

In need of legal advice

Choosing your legal counsel is a decision that could save you millions in a strategic transaction. Evelina Kurgonaite reveals what finance directors should bear in mind when selecting legal advisor

26 Oct 2011

News

SFO criticised for dropping probe into collapse of Weavering Capital

Decision raises questions about ability of British prosecuting authorities to bring criminal charges in substantial fraud

12 Sep 2011

Analysis

Equal rights for temps

Regulations coming into force in October will give agency workers new rights that could end up costing businesses money, finds Peter Crush

01 Sep 2011

Analysis

Regulations to hike cost of temp workers

Regulations coming into force in October will give agency workers unprecedented new rights that could end up costing businesses, writes James Wilders

04 Aug 2011

Opinion

Opening up to competition

The Legal Service Act could open up the market for legal advice and help FDs take more control of their legal costs, says Michael Welsh

28 Jul 2011

News

September date set for introduction of tougher takeover rules

Takeover Panel proposals will be unveiled by July

01 Jul 2011

News

SMEs will not be targeted under new Bribery Act

SFO chief says he will not pursue SMEs under the new legislation

01 Jul 2011

Blog

Deputy editor's blog: Bribery Act guidance offers limited clarity

Government guidance appears in opposition to that from the Serious Fraud Office

31 Mar 2011

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Celebrations over 0.3% growth are premature

Positive growth is to be welcomed but relief over 0.3% growth is overdone and focuses on the wrong issue

Should your network be broad or deep?

To add value to the boards you sit on, or to the boards of your clients, Hilary Briggs advocates you need both breadth and depth in your network

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Audit committees need to get cracking on Companies Act reform

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