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Eight key changes in UK Corporate Governance Code

Thursday, February 17, 2011 | Posted by: Fiona Cullinan
Categories: Governance, Research | Tags: Board, governance, FRC, FTSE 350, non-executive director, women, gender, diversity, remuneration, UK Corporate Governance Code, bonuses, NED, chairman, Turnbull

In the fast-changing landscape of UK corporate governance, what are the key recent changes that UK boards need to be aware of?

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Non-executive directors - The best job in the world

Friday, June 18, 2010 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Non-executive director | Tags: FT, non-executive director, Walpole, Zygos Partnership, Lesley Stephenson, Julia Budd, Kit Bingham, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Odgers Berndtson, Greenhill & Co International LLP, John Paynter, Mark Henderson, Graphic Alliance, Standard Chartered, Gieves and Hawkes

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The role of a non-executive director offers satisfying and stimulating career development for senior business individuals. But how do you find and land the best roles? Heather Farmbrough sets out the steps you need to take

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Part 2 - Peter Butler, Governance for Owners on the Stewardship Code and the role of the Chairman.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Governance, Non-executive director, Stewardship Code | Tags: risk, FT, FTSE 350, non-executive director, Stewardship Code, Peter Butler, corporate governance review

Part 2 of our interview with Peter Butler, Chief Executive and Founding Partner, Governance for Owners at the recent Financial Times Non Executive Directors’ Club on The FTSE 350 Corporate Governance Review Highlights.

Peter gave us his thoughts on the impact of the proposed Stewardship Code and the role of the Chairman.

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Part 1 - Peter Butler, Governance for Owners on the Stewardship Code and the role of the Chairman.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Governance, Non-executive director, Stewardship Code | Tags: risk, FT, FTSE 350, non-executive director, Stewardship Code, Peter Butler, corporate governance review

Part 1 of our interview with Peter Butler, Chief Executive and Founding Partner, Governance for Owners at the recent Financial Times Non Executive Directors’ Club on The FTSE 350 Corporate Governance Review Highlights.

Peter gave us his thoughts on the impact of the proposed Stewardship Code and the role of the Chairman.

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Risk, Fraud and Corruption workshop for experienced non-executive directors

Thursday, May 06, 2010 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Corruption, Fraud, Governance, Non-executive director, Risk | Tags: FTSE 350, non-executive director, UK Corporate Governance Code, corporate governance review

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The Financial Times Non-Executive Directors Club is holding a practical and interactive workshop for experienced non-executives on 10 June 2010 to discuss the implications of risk, fraud and corruption to the non-executive directors’ role.

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FT Non-Executive Director Survey - Understanding the NED

Tuesday, April 06, 2010 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Non-executive director | Tags: survey, FT, non-executive director, recruitment, remuneration, NED

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The Financial Times, in association with Grant Thornton, are undertaking a survey of existing and aspiring non-executive directors in the UK to learn more about this unique sector.

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High profile panel to debate the impact of governance on NEDs

Monday, March 01, 2010 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Governance, Non-executive director | Tags: FT, FRC, Simon Lowe, FTSE 350, non-executive director, Luke Johnson, UK Corporate Governance Code, Peter Butler, corporate governance review, Sir Christopher Hogg, Seamus Gillen, ICSA, Financial Reporting Council, Risk Capital Partners, Owners

The Financial Times Non-Executive Directors Club is holding a twilight event on 11 March to discuss the implications to the non-executive directors’ role in light of recent governance releases. 

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Non-Exec experience rises on FTSE 350 Boards

Thursday, November 26, 2009 | Posted by: Grant Thornton
Categories: Governance, Non-executive director | Tags: governance, risk, FT, FRC, Simon Lowe, FTSE 350, non-executive director, listed, NEDs, Business Risk Services

FTSE 350 non-executive directors (NEDs) now have greater levels of direct sector experience and are more numerous than in 2003, a new study undertaken by business and financial advisers Grant Thornton for the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has revealed.

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