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Hewitt compromises over auditors' liability
Press Review 8 September 2004
Patricia Hewitt yesterday announced that auditors would only be liable for a proportionate level of damages over corporate mismanagement.
Hewitt to offer limited liability protection
Press Review 7 September 2004
Following a meeting with leading accountants yesterday, the industry secretary is today set to announce limited protection for directors against litigation, according to the FT.
Boardroom pay rises further
Press Review 27 August 2004
Directors' pay rose by 12.8 per cent last year, reports the Guardian.
DTI studies ethnic diversity of UK boards
Press Review 27 July 2004
The Department of Trade and Industry has commissioned a study into ethnic minority directors in FTSE 100 companies.
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Atos Origin
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New crackdown on corporate bribery
Press Review 25 June 2004
The government appears set to get tougher with UK firms involved in bribery overseas.
New crackdown on market abuse
Press Review 18 June 2004
The FT reports that the Treasury and the Financial Services Authority are poised to issue a consultation paper which aims to tighten the rules governing market abuse.
Business Services Association
Government Affairs Website
CBI slams EU boardroom reforms
Press Review 4 June 2004
The CBI has attacked European Commission plans for new standards of corporate governance.
Hewitt defends Rover directors
Press Review 26 May 2004
Patricia Hewitt has strongly defended the substantial remuneration taken by MG Rover directors.
Forum of Private Business
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Hewitt close on company measures
News Article 21 May 2004
The government is understood to be close to finalising its long awaited package of measures on company directors.
Hewitt to publish good governance plans
Press Review 21 May 2004
The trade secretary is reported to be close to finalising a package of measures on company directors.
