Keywords: Corporate Governance


Australia tightens oversight of Big Four accounting firms following governance scandals

Australia is set to strengthen regulatory oversight of the country's largest accounting firms after a series of governance controversies raised concerns about ethics, transparency and public confidence in the auditing profession. The federal government announced new measures aimed at increasing......

Burberry shareholders approve CEO pay overhaul despite significant investor opposition

Burberry shareholders have approved a revised executive compensation framework that could substantially increase the long-term earnings of Chief Executive Officer Joshua Schulman if the company achieves ambitious financial and share price performance targets. The decision, endorsed during the British......

Workspace considers further asset sales as battle with Saba Capital intensifies

Workspace Group has indicated it could accelerate property disposals as it prepares for a shareholder confrontation with activist investor Saba Capital Management, which has become the company's largest shareholder after significantly increasing its stake. The UK flexible workspace provider said......

South Korean court suspends regulator’s designation of Coupang founder as controlling shareholder

A South Korean court has temporarily suspended a decision by the country's Fair Trade Commission (FTC) to designate Coupang founder Kim Bom as the company's controlling entity, marking a significant development in an ongoing legal dispute over corporate governance. The ruling by the Seoul High......

RISMA strengthens Its governance with the appointment of Houda Skali to the board

The hotel group RISMA continues to evolve its governance by integrating Houda Skali into its Board of Directors. This decision, ratified by the Supervisory Board during its meeting on July 9, 2026, is part of the company's development strategy and aims to consolidate its leadership organization in a......

BP interim chair Ian Tyler reportedly interested in taking permanent leadership role

BP’s interim chairman Ian Tyler is reportedly interested in taking on the role permanently following the departure of his predecessor, according to a report by Sky News. The development comes after BP removed former chairman Albert Manifold from the position in May, less than eight months after......

Ocado confirms Tim Steiner will remain CEO until 2028 amid succession planning

Ocado has confirmed that co-founder Tim Steiner will continue to lead the company as Chief Executive Officer through the beginning of the 2028 financial year, providing clarity after weeks of market speculation surrounding the group's leadership. The announcement signals a structured succession......

Ryanair extends Michael O'Leary's leadership until 2032

Europe's largest low-cost airline, Ryanair, has announced the extension of Chief Executive Officer Michael O'Leary's contract until April 2032, ensuring continuity in the company's leadership during a period of ongoing growth and transformation in the aviation industry. O'Leary,......

Burberry faces investor backlash over proposed CEO pay package

British luxury fashion house Burberry is facing potential resistance from shareholders over its proposed executive compensation plan, ahead of its annual general meeting next month. The debate highlights ongoing tensions between corporate boards and investors over pay structures in major listed companies. A......