James Herbert highlights the key provisions of the Act which come into force on 1 October 2008, and provides a brief assessment of the likely impact of these changes on companies and their directors.
Sovereign Wealth Investment in Germany The number and value of sovereign wealth funds has increased dramatically in recent years, making them a powerful tool.
Competitive Edge BT's CFO Hanif Lalani has new CEO Ian Livingston to work with, some hefty new investments to make and a recession to...
The Company Director's Desktop Guide In an extract from The Company Director's Desktop Guide, author David Martin explains the history behind the Companies...
Preparing for the Companies Act After eight years in consultation, the Companies Act 2006 is one of the biggest legal reforms ever to face UK...
Human Weakness or Corporate Failing? Recent high-profile fraud cases have highlighted deficiencies that many organisations have concerning internal fraud.
AIM Companies and Investor Relations A recent survey revealed that investors are looking for a more proactive approach to investor relations (IR).
The Companies Act 2006 The Companies Act 2006 affects directors of companies in the UK and will also have some impact on European subsidiaries.