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EC to harmonise data rules
The European Commission has unveiled plans to streamline and harmonise data protection rules across the European Union.

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Cable grants new powers over executive pay
Shareholders will be granted a number of new powers in relation to remuneration, according to Business Secretary Vince Cable.

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Call to toughen remuneration vote
Fund manager Fidelity has called for remuneration reports to require 75% shareholder approval.

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FRC warns on currency risks
The reporting watchdog has warned companies to be aware of currency risks when compiling their financial reports.

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Charity watchdog outlines new risk approach
The Charity Commission has set out the framework for assessing, investigating, and resolving problems at charities.

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£70 million Gift–Aid fraudster convicted
An ex–tax inspector has been found guilty of trying to fraudulently claim £70 million in tax relief.

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Europe asks for restructuring best practice
The EC is asking groups and individuals associated with employment, skills, or competitiveness to help them set out new best practice in anticipating change.

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Fraud watchdog wins shareholder case
A shareholder has been forced to return dividends it received as a product of contracts won via unlawful conduct.

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Voluntary sector loses 9% of staff
The number of people working in the voluntary sector fell by almost 9% between the third quarter of 2010 and the third quarter of 2011.

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Merged hospitals do no better, finds study
Mergers are not the most effective way of dealing with poorly-performing NHS hospitals, says new research from Bristol University.

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Davies report drives jump in female directors
Only 10 FTSE 100 boards remain all-male, according to the latest survey data.

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Charity Commission u-turns on provident societies
The Charity Commission has apparently reversed its opinion on whether industrial and provident societies may register for charitable status.

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Prime minister wages war on health and safety culture
David Cameron has announced plans to reduce red tape surrounding health and safety

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AIM listings down
New research suggests that AIM departures are outpacing new listings.

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ACA calls for strong action on pensions
The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has called for the Government to act now in order to bridge what it describes as a ‘seismic gap’ between private and public sector pensions.

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FSA gets tough in 2011
Last year the FSA ordered financial firms to pay out more than £160 million in compensation to customers.

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Charities' new legal form takes full effect
Scotland's charity regulator predicts continued high demand for a charitable legal form that took full effect this week.

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