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FCA seeks views on Listing Rule changes on board and executive diversity
The authority proposes introducing a “comply or explain statement” on gender and ethnic minority targets.Best practice to limit ransomware damage
Recent months have seen a spate of ransomware attacks that have been greater in number and more sophisticated than those of a few years ago. The growing threat is prompting cybersecurity experts to advise clients on how to shore up their defences.IASB seeks views on standard for ‘subsidiaries without public accountability’
The IASB set out for consultation a new standard that would allow eligible subsidiaries to apply IFRS with a reduced set of disclosure requirements.Global insurance recovery will be faster, stronger than in 2008 — Swiss Re
Insurer says the global insurance industry is poised to recover more quickly and forcefully from the pandemic than it did after the 2008 financial crisis.How algorithms and human conversations can remove forecasts’ bias perception
CIMA-sponsored research found that the combination of algorithmic calculations and dialogue between management accountants and decentral managers increased the perception of forecasts as neutral and trustworthy.How board diversity improves culture and performance
FRC research suggests that more diverse boards lead to improved decision-making on risk, resilience, and strategy.6 pressing governance trends that CFOs need to know about
A report on corporate governance trends in 2021 suggests CFOs’ remit has expanded further.AICPA & CIMA support expanding IFRS Foundation Constitution to include sustainability standards
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, representing AICPA & CIMA, responded to the IFRS Foundation in support of the Foundation’s proposed amendments to its constitution to create an International Sustainability Standards Board.Office space demand shows signs of recovery in London
UK office space provider says its occupancy in London had started to pick up from pandemic lows.UK remains attractive for foreign investment despite Brexit
A study ranks the UK as the world’s fifth most attractive destination for M&A activity; fintech attracts significant investment and renewable energy is a potential source of FDI growth.IASB extends comment period on exposure draft related to disclosure requirements
The IASB said it was extending the date from October to January because of the “unique nature” of the proposals.Resuming business travel — it’s complicated
As businesses weigh a return to sending employees on trips and welcoming visitors to their offices, employee safety comes first.Building Excel models with S-curves
Want to visually depict costs over time? There’s a dynamic array to do that.South Africa riots will push economy into 3% contraction in Q3 — JPMorgan
The violence and looting caused the Wall Street bank to downgrade its full-year growth prediction from 4.9% to 4.5%.Pension fund chairs make 5 commitments on climate risk
Ahead of the UN’s October COP26 conference in Glasgow, pension funds commit to align their investment portfolios ‘with a 1.5°C climate change pathway’.‘You have to take a decision’ — Sri Lanka conglomerate group CFO
Decision-making skills are critical, and you can’t just ‘wait for things to happen’, says Aitken Spence CFO Nilanthi Sivapragasam.4 ways finance professionals can build trust in collaborations
Candour and empathy can prove crucial to effective teamwork and the confidence that underlies it.Investment CFO: Empathy is one of the greatest untaught qualities
Matthew Hurn, OBE, FCMA, CGMA, says finance leaders can ‘actively model’ themselves on others to develop empathy.FRC sets out ESG reporting challenges, SASB Standards information
The UK regulator identified where it will take action to improve companies’ ESG information, including on production, assurance, and supervision.
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