All Governance articles – Page 39
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FeaturesManaging energy performance
The EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive requires member states to set minimum requirements on the energy performance of new buildings and of large buildings undergoing major renovation, and the certification of all buildings at the point of sale and rental. David Smith looks at the implications for UK businesses.
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FeaturesNavigating the global regulatory minefield
Jonathan Pickworth introduces a survey which suggests that many companies are too complacent about regulatory risk
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Editor's LetterWake-up Call
Jérôme Kerviel could be a name that joins that of Nick Leeson (Barings Bank) in the annals of ‘those who broke the bank’
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FeaturesBreaching the wall
While risk management must be the first line of defence in any data protection strategy, Jeremy Smith urges companies to bolster that defence with robust insurance coverage
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Online onlyCDP requests emissions information
The Carbon Disclosure Project has issued its 2008 information request to the world's largest corporations
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Online onlyFSA publishes Financial Risk Outlook
The UK’s financial services regulator warns firms and consumers of the risks inherent in a significantly less benign economic environment
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Online onlyInsurance sector overly confident: CMI
New data finds only 47 % of organisations in the insurance sector believe that ‘managing risks’ is a key challenge
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InterviewsFrance’s SocGen hit by Euro4.9bn fraud
Société Générale has uncovered a massive fraud relating to the activities of a single trader
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Online onlyInsurers unprepared for Solvency II: Deloitte
Survey finds insurers complacent about Europe’s new capital adequacy directive
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AnalysisWhat firewalls do and what they don’t do
Ian Kilpatrick looks at some of the newer security threats that are able to find their way through firewalls
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Online only2008 identity theft outlook
Challenges ahead for business based on events of 2007, says the identity theft assistance center
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AnalysisWEF: Collaborative action required to respond to 2008’s global risks
Global risks are systemic and collaborative responses are needed to tackle their interdependency, says the World Economic Forum
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Online onlyAIG unit to pay $42.5m for environmental cleanup
Payment relates to four industrial sites formerly owned by Fruit of the Loom
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FeaturesCracking down on cartels
EU competition commissioner Neelie Kroes has vowed to get tough on companies that don't play fair. Neill Blundell says the EU and other regulators are giving a stark warning to boardrooms
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AnalysisUK coalition calls for common carbon reporting standard
An open letter addressed to the UK PM calls for the introduction of enabling powers in the Climate Change Bill for mandatory carbon reporting standards
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Weak corporate governance detrimental to rating: Fitch
In a new report the agency said that corporate governance if not adequately conducted can be detrimental to a firms overall health
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AnalysisReputation and trust
What lessons can be learnt from the recent DEFRA/HMRC scandals? Garry Honey takes a view
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InterviewsEx-Brocade exec convicted in stock options trial
The former vice president of human resources has been convicted of conspiracy and falsifying records in a California District Court
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Companies increasingly focusing on the risk of third-party misconduct
New analysis finds the company code of conduct is the preferred method of handling third party ethics
