http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php The Boardroom Blog en ben.langford@uk.gt.com Copyright 2012 2012-03-15T10:30:35+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/article/comply_or_explain_three_ways_to_make_a_meaningful_explanation/ Ben Langford http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/member/profile/1916/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/gt_weblog/comply_or_explain_three_ways_to_make_a_meaningful_explanation/#When:10:30:35Z Corporate governance compliance appears to have plateaued so the focus is now on explaining why a company has not complied and acted the way it has. Here we review the current mindset behind the ‘comply or explain’ principle, which underpins corporate governance in the UK, and look at three suggestions to improve the quality of explanations. ]]> Governance, Thought Leadership 2012-03-15T10:30:35+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/article/quoted_company_awards_2012_winners_list/ Fiona Cullinan http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/member/profile/78/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/gt_weblog/quoted_company_awards_2012_winners_list/#When:17:00:45Z Ten new stars of British business were crowned tonight at the annual Grant Thornton Quoted Company Awards in London. The high-profile event, attended by more than 800 guests from the City, recognises the talent and achievements of smaller quoted companies and entrepreneurs in the marketplace. So, who came out on top? 2012-01-25T17:00:45+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/article/comply_or_explain_is_working_says_frc/ Ben Langford http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/member/profile/1916/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/gt_weblog/comply_or_explain_is_working_says_frc/#When:08:30:50Z The Financial Reporting Council (FRC), which oversees the UK’s corporate governance codes, released a new report today showing a strong uptake of new provisions among companies and shareholders. But the review also highlights some ongoing areas of concern… Governance, Stewardship Code, Thought Leadership 2011-12-14T08:30:50+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/article/four_areas_for_ftse_350_to_refocus_corporate_governance_efforts/ Simon Lowe http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/member/profile/276/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/gt_weblog/four_areas_for_ftse_350_to_refocus_corporate_governance_efforts/#When:18:00:23Z Our 10th annual Corporate Governance Review highlights the current trends and challenges that face the FTSE 350. While the UK’s top performing companies have made considerable achievements over the last decade, the review shows where the new focus areas lie. Governance, Thought Leadership 2011-11-22T18:00:23+00:00 http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/article/uk_takeover_code_changes_explained_post-cadbury_kraft/ Grant Thornton http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/member/profile/7/ http://thinking.grant-thornton.co.uk/the_boardroom/index.php/gt_weblog/uk_takeover_code_changes_explained_post-cadbury_kraft/#When:08:53:50Z The acquisition of Cadbury plc by the US-based Kraft Food Inc in 2010 caused a public outcry and political debate on the UK takeover regime. As a result, new rules have come into force on UK public company takeovers. What are the key amendments, and how will they impact future M&A and takeover activity? ]]> Governance, Thought Leadership 2011-11-15T08:53:50+00:00