All BEIS articles
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NewsUK parliamentarians call for greater accountability of regulators
RRG recommends forming a new cross-parliamentary committee to oversee the performance of regulators
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NewsUK waters down plans for Sarbanes-Oxley law to tackle failing audit market
Government says consultation responses indicated ‘more incremental approach to internal controls would be appropriate’
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NewsLegal experts warn on issues with ICAEW dividends guidance
Local Authority Pension Fund Forum has accused the accounting profession of acting like a ‘state within a state’
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NewsUK unveils plans to reform audit, corporate governance landscape [updated]
Government proposals include steps to replace the FRC with a new regulator
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UK standards body delivers second sustainable finance ‘specification’
‘PAS 7341’ distinguishes between, and sets requirements for responsible investment management and sustainable investment management
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NewsPLSA goes public with concerns about insolvency bill DB, PPF impact
Association warns of ‘unintended, but very serious’ consequences unless changes are made
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New pensions climate risk group targets consultation in early 2020
Group was set up by the pensions regulator together with government departments
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NewsUK Law Commission calls for input on pooled fund voting laws
The Law Commission was asked by the UK government to carry out a study about the system of ‘intermediated securities’
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NewsUK MPs criticise government over handling of FRC chair appointment
Simon Dingemans is set to chair the Financial Reporting Council and its successor body – but politicians have expressed ‘frustration and dissatisfaction’ at the process
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NewsAccounting roundup: Guidance issued on pension equality costs
Plus: Hybrid pension plan accounting; Politicians call for break up of ‘big four’; FRC publishes draft plan and budget
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UK lawmakers urge asset owners to act on executive pay
BEIS committee says main responsibility for bringing about change lies with asset owners, not asset managers
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UK to replace audit regulator after damning review
Investors voice support as Kingman review to be enacted by government
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UK audit inquiry reignites ‘illegal dividends’ dispute
UK and international rules on distributable reserves have ‘inconsistencies’, accountancy body admits, reigniting long-running debate
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Former MEP says ‘fatally flawed’ FRC should be shut down
Sharon Bowles argues for new accounting body as independent review begins
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NewsPressure building on UK audit regulator’s leadership as inquiry begins
Sir John Kingman has begun gathering evidence for his review of the Financial Reporting Council
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NewsUK promises review of Financial Reporting Council
Business minister Greg Clark rejects FRC’s call for more powers
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UK government proposes ‘expert stewardship oversight group’
Consultation suggests role of Investor Forum could be developed
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Carillion: Politicians press accounting watchdog over 'going concern' rules
Politicians flag LAPFF’s long-running dispute with Financial Reporting Council as part of Carillion inquiry
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UK audit regulator drops opposition to government’s ‘nationalisation’ plan
Financial Reporting Council to become part of central government with implications for transparency and fines
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NewsNew code for UK private companies to include pension payments
UK MPs call for corporate governance code for privately-held companies in wake of BHS collapse
