Financial Times (May 28)
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has “set a new high watermark for post-crises governance standards.” The largest 350 listed companies in the UK (the FTSE 350) are now asked to hold annual elections for each director. They are also being encouraged to adopt more diverse boards (only 12% of FTSE 100 directors are women) and utilize external reviews of board effectiveness on at least a triennial basis. Lastly, the new code makes clear that boards are responsible for risk management. This summer, the FRC will release a Stewardship code outlining the responsibilities of shareholders.
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has “set a new high watermark for post-crises governance standards.” The largest 350 listed companies in the UK (the FTSE 350) are now asked to hold annual elections for each director. They are also being encouraged to adopt more diverse boards (only 12% of FTSE 100 directors are women) and utilize external reviews of board effectiveness on at least a triennial basis. Lastly, the new code makes clear that boards are responsible for risk management. This summer, the FRC will release a Stewardship code outlining the responsibilities of shareholders.
Tags: Boards, FRC, FTSE 350, Governance code, Stewardship
