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Financial directions - Code insists on 'relevant' experience

More than 40% of FTSE-350 companies have recruited non-executive directors in the past 12 months who have 'recent and relevant' financial experience.

Easy access for all

Providing website accessibility for the blind or partially sighted is more than just an ethical issue. Today, it's also a legal one.

On the verge of convergence

IAS conversion ultimately rests with the FD; however, it's such a significant issue that the entire board should be involved as well.

Licence to bill

Adopting a US-style approach to employee shareholdings will have far-reaching effects on MBOs. While some analysts are not impressed with the Inland Revenue's Finance Bill, others believe it is a sensible measure.

Making a killing

A decision by the High Court in Edinburgh and a promise from the government of new laws for corporate manslaughter raise the stakes for companies that don't have safety procedures and documentation in place.

Demergers - On track for long term value

Many studies have shown that, although merger announcements can boost company share prices, in the long term they fall. But new research shows that demergers have quite the opposite effect.

Free ride for fraudsters

Money laundering expert Richard Parlour says it's all too easy for criminals to launder money and commit fraud, especially since few companies protect themselves properly.

Crime doesn't pay

The new Proceeds of Crime bill gives courts the power to take away criminals' assets. The worry for honest companies is that, if they inadvertently deal with someone with criminal connections, the law will prevent them being paid.
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