All Best Practice articles – Page 5
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Features
Honouring the Pensions promise
The risk from defined benefit pension promises is inextricably linked to the sponsoring company's finances This was always the case but the accounting standard FRS17 has emphasised it in a way that ma
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Analysis
CRE seeks employers' views
The Commission For Racial Equality is asking British employers to take part in a consultation on its revised code of practice in employment
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An Entente not so Cordiale - Eurotunnel
Lee Coppack looks at events at Eurotunnel and why shareholder activism is increasing generally
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Biodiversity risk for extractive companies
Robert Barrington discusses a recent report on biodiversity and the risks for the extractive industries
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Are you being given the whole story?
CEOs, finance directors and risk managers are recognising the need to outsource part of the due diligence process prior to corporate transactions, in order to make sure that nothing suspicious is lurk
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Feeling the Effects
While only eligible UK companies will fall within the Sarbanes-Oxley net, the UK government is considering additional legislation that will apply to all David Saunders writes.
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The ethical crossroads
In some business cultures 'sweeteners' are a fact of life Martin Cunningham looks at the ethical dilemma posed by bribery in an era of corporate social responsibility.
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Informed appointments
Alan Beazley says pre-employment screening can weed out applicants who are not what they seem
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THE NEW UK REGIME
The Combined Code on Corporate Governance, published on 23 July 2003 will affect companies in respect of their reporting years beginning on or after 1 November 2003 How should you manage risk under th
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ESSENTIAL RULES FOR EUROPE
While the European Commission does not plan a harmonised corporate governance code, it does intend to ensure a common approach, says Sue Copeman
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MORE THAN COMPLIANCE
Despite the UK government's bid to revitalise health and safety, Andy Shaw believes that many companies are still not doing enough Practitioners need a new approach.
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NO ACCOUNTING FOR MISTAKES
Gary Hazzard explores the increased responsibility of company executives to ensure financial reporting is accurate, and explains how software solutions can help
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Special Report - Corporate Risk Management and EIL
With the legal goal posts constantly moving, environmental risk is hard to manage, warns David Thomas.
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Managing Reputational Risks
Sue Copeman reviews the latest book in the Institute of Internal Auditors Risk Management Series
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Pay, Benefits and Governance
Corporate governance is a hot topic for multinational companies...
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Special Report - Avoiding A Civil Action
Consider environmental risks carefully and act quickly to avoid damaging publicity and a costly legal battle.
