Latest Features from ICSA Chartered Secretary Magazine

Chaos theory

Spiralling chaos in the financial sector is not only felling once-proud banks left, right and centre, but also threatening to derail the global economy in a major way. Gareth Pearce asks what went wrong.

Caveat emptor

The financial crisis has rocked the global economy to its core with dire predictions that it could lead to another Great Depression. Anne Simpson asks if the chain of accountability has been broken.

Future perfect?

The law governing limited partnerships is set to undergo its first serious revamp in over a century. Michael Hutchinson examines the implications.

The uphill struggle

The next year will be a crucial one for Companies House. Kevin Eddy caught up with the Registrar of Companies at this years ICSA Company Secretaries Conference to find out what progress has been made on implementing the new Companies Act and what lies in store beyond 2009.

Leading from the front

A year has passed since new guidance for directors on how to provide health and safety leadership was launched. Laurence Golob and Claire Richmond-Smith find out if its made a difference.

And the winners are�

The Company Secretary Awards 2008 took place on 2 October at the Landmark Hotel, London.

All above board

As of 1 October, the duty on directors to avoid conflicts of interest takes effect. Are the days of directors enjoying extravagant entertainment, lavish lunches and generous gifts over? Rita Dattani investigates.

When duty calls

The conflicts of interest duties may only just be coming into force, but the other directors duties have been in place for a year. Lynne Greenaway explains how to stay within the law.

October fruits

As the second of 2008s common commencement dates, 1 October will see a range of new regulations come into force. Kevin Eddy looks at whats in store.

The unblinking eye

The proliferation of CCTV cameras has led to a spate of incidents in which local authorities have been accused of overstepping the mark when monitoring the public. Are we standing on the brink of a Big Brother state? Mandy Webster investigates.

Waste not, want not

Growing concerns over disposal of waste, combined with stringent environmental regulation, is forcing organisations to look closely at what they throw away. Katie Paxton-Doggett asks whether its working.

Bulk buying

The sale of pension liabilities to a specialist firm seems like a wise move in todays turbulent business environment but is it really that easy? Ian Nash takes a look.

From zero to hero?

Over the last few years the private equity industry has been at the sharp end of a barrage of critical press. Now, with access to credit drying up, could the industry be the answer to companies prayers? Bernadette Barber investigates.

False economy?

More and more UK firms are looking overseas for new ways to make their tax operations more efficient. In the second half of our two-part investigation, Russell Cockburn discovers whether the grass really is greener elsewhere.

Pass it on

The final report of the Data Sharing Review is here, and the verdict isnt good. William Booth takes a look.