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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

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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

News

Cotswold Geotechnical fined £385,000 over pit death

Fine is to be paid over a 10-year period

18 Feb 2011

News

First company convicted under new corporate manslaughter law

Cotswold Geotechnical convicted under the 2008 Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act

16 Feb 2011

News

FDs should not 'drop their guard’ over Bribery Act

Training staff and stress-testing existing anti-bribery policies and procedures should not be put on hold

02 Feb 2011

News

Manslaughter Act gets first case

Small engineering business could face unlimited fine if found guilty

27 Jan 2011

News

Half of FDs unprepared for Bribery Act

Almost half of FDs polled by Financial Director do not have adequate procedures in place to prevent acts of bribery being carried out by employees

26 Jan 2011

Feature

Bribery Act leaves FDs scratching their heads

FDs are screaming out for clarity on the new UK Bribery Act, which is yet to clarify what constitutes a bribe

24 Jan 2011

Analysis

CBI unveils strike voting proposals

Business group calls for the government to raise vote threshold for industrial action to 40 percent

25 Oct 2010

Upcoming Events

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8.30am, Thu 14 Jun 2012

Financial Director Summit 2012

The Financial Director Summit 2012 will provide a unique platform in which to share, compare and contrast experiences whilst learning and networking with peers

Latest Opinion

Cutting electronic systems down to size

To be more competitive, we need far less management in companies, government and our electronic systems

Acquisition booby traps

The acquisition trail is littered with potential pitfalls for the unwary finance director, but how do you avoid them?

Business' best friend

Finance people must be the critical friend of business, writes CIMA's John Windle

Latest Analysis

IAS 39 problems flare up again

Pirc is advising shareholders to vote against Barclays’ annual report. Richard Crump finds out why

The VAT trap

Companies could find their VAT costs creeping up unchecked with little or no strategy in place to address it

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