Latest News from ICSA Chartered Secretary Magazine http://www.charteredsecretary.net Chartered Secretary magazine is the magazine of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA). It is published for the ICSA by ICSA Information & Training Ltd, the publishing and training company of the ICSA. Australian co secs escape criminal sanctions http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4649 Company secretaries in Australia will no longer be criminally liable for breaches of the Corporations Act. Plain English guide to FOI launched http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4648 The Information Commissioner's Office has released an updated plain English guide to the responsibilities of public authorities under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act. Charity Commission warns on benefit reporting http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4647 Charities are missing out on the chance to explain the good work they do, says new research from the charity watchdog. Accounting watchdog reveals radical plans http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4646 The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) has published radical plans to change the way that UK bodies conduct their financial reporting. Companies underestimate pension changes http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4645 Almost half of companies do not realise they will have to pay more for their employee pensions when the auto-enrolment scheme arrives. Government seeks to streamline company law http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4636 The Government is asking for your suggestions on how to cut the red tape around company and commercial law. UK dividends jump 20% http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4635 UK companies paid out a record £68.7 billion in dividends in 2011. FSA tightens listing rules http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4634 The financial watchdog is to clamp down on reverse takeovers and seeks to empower minority shareholders. EC to harmonise data rules http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4633 The European Commission has unveiled plans to streamline and harmonise data protection rules across the European Union. Cable grants new powers over executive pay http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4632 Shareholders will be granted a number of new powers in relation to remuneration, according to Business Secretary Vince Cable. Call to toughen remuneration vote http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4631 Fund manager Fidelity has called for remuneration reports to require 75% shareholder approval. FRC warns on currency risks http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4630 The reporting watchdog has warned companies to be aware of currency risks when compiling their financial reports. Charity watchdog outlines new risk approach http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4629 The Charity Commission has set out the framework for assessing, investigating, and resolving problems at charities. 70 million GiftAid fraudster convicted http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4628 An extax inspector has been found guilty of trying to fraudulently claim £70 million in tax relief. Europe asks for restructuring best practice http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=4627 The EC is asking groups and individuals associated with employment, skills, or competitiveness to help them set out new best practice in anticipating change.