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. ICSA issues draft Improving Board Effectiveness guidance http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3952 ICSA has released the draft version of its update to the Higgs guidance for comment. Reporting watchdog to be merged with UKLA? http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3953 Under plans proposed by the Government, the Financial Reporting Council could be rolled into the UK Listing Authority. Treasury unleashes tax consultations http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3951 Consultations on a number of changes to the tax regime have been published by HM Treasury. First XBRL example accounts published http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3950 The first examples of XBRL and iXBRL accounts prepared using the IFRS standard taxonomy have been published. Mandatory retirement age to be abolished in 2011 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3949 The Government has outlined its plans for the abolishment of the mandatory retirement age by October 2011. Coalition to simplify tax rules http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3948 Chancellor George Osborne has launched a new unit dedicated to simplifying tax legislation. Bribery Act confirmed for April 2011 http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3947 The Ministry for Justice has now confirmed that the new Bribery Act will take effect from the 1 April 2011. Cable to propose Takeover regime alterations http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3946 Business Secretary Vince Cable is reportedly considering additional alterations to the Takeover regime. Hutton begins fair public pay review http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3945 The Government's review of fair pay in the public sector has released its initial call for evidence. SEC reviews proxy rules http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3944 The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a consultation on the future of its proxy system. Radical changes proposed for NHS http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3943 The coalition has set out its plans for sweeping reform of the NHS. Treasury consults on new bank levy http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3942 The Treasury is consulting on the design and implementation of the new bank levy. Pensions watchdog takes firm line on transfer incentives http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3941 The Pensions Regulator has provided a draft of new guidance on its strengthened position regarding transfer incentives. HMRC defines fit and proper charity test http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3940 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued guidance on the new fit and proper persons test for managers of charities. OECD urges top-rate tax cut http://www.charteredsecretary.net/news.php?id=3939 The global think-tank has called for the 50p tax rate to be cut in order to promote productivity.