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. FSA wants rumour control policies http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3035 The financial watchdog is arguing that stock-market traders should put in place policies to deal with market rumours. Bribery law to be streamlined http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3037 The current law covering bribery is outdated and should be replaced, according to a new report. Sharesave report misses key issues, says law firm http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3036 A Government review of the effects of share-based saving initiatives has failed to address businesses concerns about the schemes, says a corporate law firm. Blanket policy to recession is mistaken, says LGA http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3034 The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned the Government that a blanket policy for combating the recession would be ineffective. Landsbanki deal reached http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3033 UK savers with money in the collapsed Landsbanki bank may receive part of their money back from the Icelandic government. Charities partially exempted from new land tax http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3032 Charities have won a partial exemption from a controversial section of the new Planning Reform Bill after a debate in the House of Lords. Insolvencies jump by a quarter http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3031 Insolvencies in the UK this quarter have increased by 26 per cent compared to the same period last year. EC fines cartel of four glassmakers http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3029 The European Commission has fined four glassmakers over 1 billion (£856 million) for forming a cartel in the market for automobile windows. Banks are obstacle to small business, says FSB http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3028 Banks are among biggest barriers to the growth of small businesses, according to a survey carried out by a pressure group. Minister bows to industry pressure on pension protection http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3030 The requirement for companies to cover pension liabilities when winding up a scheme is to be reviewed by the Government. Working Time Directive opt-out axed http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3027 MEPs have scrapped the clause that allows companies to opt-out of the 48-hour limit on an individuals working week. Late filings up 25 per cent at Companies House http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3026 Late filings of accounts with Companies House have increased by 25 per cent over the last four years to March 2008. Credit rating agencies face regulation http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3025 Credit rating agencies could face mandatory regulation under new proposals from the European Commission. Let shareholders hold board to account, says ICGN http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3024 Making boards more accountable to shareholders would reduce the need for regulation, according to an international governance body. Final Companies Act implementation confirmed http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3023 The piece of legislation that will bring the rest of the new company law regime into force has been passed by Parliament.