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Audit committees have been an integral part of risk management in financial services organisations for longer than in the rest of the economy. But the pressures on audit committee performance are growing. The authors, who have provided a guidance document published by the ICAEW, show how...
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The author argues that in difficult times for risk and corporate governance the corporate treasurer is increasingly the most valuable source of information for non‐executive directors. Risk is at the heart of the work of the corporate treasurer. This is particularly true in financial services...
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Purpose – This article summarizes findings relating to the conduct of directors and boards from a continuing investigation into why some companies are so much more effective than others at key activities such as business development, building relationships and creating and exploiting...
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Purpose – This paper critically reviews the role and function of the corporate board and finds that boards of directors that have a leadership role in corporate strategic planning go beyond merely caring for shareholder interests and take a proactive role in the success of the business. They...
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a comprehensive overview of European Boards. Analyzes Board composition, working style, remuneration and disclosure levels. Looks to the past and to the future as countries are placed in their local context while comparing their progress with...
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In recent decades, there have been far too many examples of the world’s business being not sufficiently attentive to governance, with little foresight as to emerging consequences, such as major oil spills, chemical leaks and Enron. Many leaders do not seem to address issues beyond short‐term...
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Purpose – Aims to provide an insightful viewpoint on the growing similarity of corporate governance for companies in the USA and Europe and to provide corporate leaders with a framework for anticipating corporate governance changes in order to avoid risks and maximize enterprise value....
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Purpose – Reforms set forth in Sarbanes‐Oxley and the NYSE, AMEX, and NASD are designed to prevent the reoccurrence of corporate collapses at companies such as Enron Corp., WorldCom Inc., and Global Crossing Ltd. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the possible impact the reforms may or...
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Purpose – The purpose of this article is to discuss the risks to a company that fails to understand and respect its social contract. Design/methodology/approach – The paper provides a viewpoint on the “ethical blowback”. Findings – The paper argues that two forces that are now...
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Purpose – This paper seeks to look at “the crisis” in terms of a failure of corporate governance. Design/methodology/approach – The paper relies on data summarized from personal interviews with directors of financial institutions in the aftermath of September 2008. It takes an...
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