It was often argued that a big advantage to private equity ownership was lower costs of compliance. But as the industry has grown and matured, robust governance has become a touchstone for investors.
14 May 2025
Audit and risk
G+C Article
Insurance: D&Oh dear
Are UK companies buying enough Directors & Officers liability insurance? Last year’s case involving British Home Stores offers some pointers for every business.
14 May 2025
Audit and risk
G+C Article
Technology: DORA: the explorer
Digital resilience is a key part of any financial organisation’s risk mitigation portfolio. Since January, it’s also been a must-have enshrined as EU regulation. Are we all up to speed?
14 May 2025
Audit and risk
G+C Article
Employment: Posts, practicality and pay gaps
Social media is a minefield for compliance – the more so after a recent appeal. Plus: a ruling on re-engagement; and a call for comments on pay reporting.
14 May 2025
Cross sector
G+C Article
Competition: Run DMCC: “walk this way”
The CMA’s new consumer enforcement powers under the DMCC Act promise to shake up enforcement of less-than-transparent online marketing practices. Run, don’t walk, to ensure compliance…
14 May 2025
Cross sector
G+C Article
Tax: Death and taxes
Company strategy and board member attitudes are often shaped by personal finance considerations, especially in family businesses. IHT changes are crystallising the issue.
14 May 2025
Cross sector
G+C Article
Advice: Dear Erika... CEO vs Chair
What do you do when the Chair starts sweating every news item and micromanaging the exec's decisions?
14 May 2025
Boards and committees
G+C Article
Core Partnership QQ: Quick question: emissions
Our straw poll of the big issues. This month: emissions reporting and management.