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The UK Government has recently decided to delay the introduction of the Bribery Act 2010. However, businesses should still prepare the ground now so that they don't fall foul of the new regime when it arrives in April 2011, writes David Hamilton, associate, Stephenson Harwood.
Accounting and Sustainability
Sustainability accounting and reporting practices have developed considerably in recent years.
Sustainability accounting and reporting practices have developed considerably in recent years.
End Quarterly Reporting And The Dominance Of Accountancy
You need more than just financial indicators to judge a company's worth, argues executive coach Neela Bettridge.
You need more than just financial indicators to judge a company's worth, argues executive coach Neela Bettridge.
Can You Guarantee It?
Funders are leaving themselves open to losing out when they unwittingly release guarantees made by commercial customers.
Funders are leaving themselves open to losing out when they unwittingly release guarantees made by commercial customers.
Driving Down Costs: Techniques And Tactics
Independent consultant Andrew Wileman tells FDE how to make sense of cost dynamics.
Independent consultant Andrew Wileman tells FDE how to make sense of cost dynamics.
The First 100 Days
New leaders can expect to be judged a success or failure by the time they reach their first 100 days.
New leaders can expect to be judged a success or failure by the time they reach their first 100 days.
A Plan for World Class Finance Beyond 2010
Finance productivity has declined in the past 10 years.
Finance productivity has declined in the past 10 years.
How to Stay Lean
Making lean a way of life in your business can be a titanic struggle.
Making lean a way of life in your business can be a titanic struggle.
Orange and T-Mobile: Best of Both
As the economy edges towards recovery, high-profile mergers, including the union between telecommunications -giants...
As the economy edges towards recovery, high-profile mergers, including the union between telecommunications -giants...
Roche Takes Its Medicine - Erich Hunziker, CFO, Roche
After the successful acquisition of Genentech, Erich Hunziker, chief financial and IT officer of Roche, began to ask...
After the successful acquisition of Genentech, Erich Hunziker, chief financial and IT officer of Roche, began to ask...
Anticipating Danger
Technology companies Marconi and Cisco have both experienced financial meltdowns, the former's proving especially...
Technology companies Marconi and Cisco have both experienced financial meltdowns, the former's proving especially...
Court out?
The recent Sky versus EDS court case raised several key issues regarding pre-contractual negotiations.
The recent Sky versus EDS court case raised several key issues regarding pre-contractual negotiations.
Advanced Deal Structuring
Anirban Dutta and Hetzel Folden discuss the finer points of creating innovative engagement models and of being customer...
Anirban Dutta and Hetzel Folden discuss the finer points of creating innovative engagement models and of being customer...
Understanding Stakeholder Engagement
There is a growing recognition among companies that they need to engage in two-way dialogue with their customers.
There is a growing recognition among companies that they need to engage in two-way dialogue with their customers.
Shaping the Future Business
Danny A Davis of Davis Consulting and Stephen Dawes look at the FD's critical role in M&A projects, and how they help...
Danny A Davis of Davis Consulting and Stephen Dawes look at the FD's critical role in M&A projects, and how they help...
Tough Judgement for Fraud Claims
Fraud and its detection are on the rise, as are the penalties for such crimes.
Fraud and its detection are on the rise, as are the penalties for such crimes.
Dead Man’s Curve
Beware the dangers of skimping on fundamental analysis.
Beware the dangers of skimping on fundamental analysis.
Cost Effectiveness – Surviving and Thriving in the New Economic Order
Organisations across the globe are facing economic conditions not encountered for generations, if ever before.
Organisations across the globe are facing economic conditions not encountered for generations, if ever before.
Higher Learning
With many people reflecting on the cause of the global economic crisis, business schools are forced to re-assess the...
With many people reflecting on the cause of the global economic crisis, business schools are forced to re-assess the...
Time For a Change
When most organisations talk about changing financial processes, they mean tinkering with the existing system to try and...
When most organisations talk about changing financial processes, they mean tinkering with the existing system to try and...
Companies Act 2006 update: the October 2008 changes
James Herbert highlights the key provisions of the Act which come into force on 1 October 2008, and provides a brief...
James Herbert highlights the key provisions of the Act which come into force on 1 October 2008, and provides a brief...
Sovereign Wealth Investment in Germany
The number and value of sovereign wealth funds has increased dramatically in recent years, making them a powerful tool.
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...
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...
In an extract from The Company Director's Desktop Guide, author David Martin explains the history behind the Companies...
Sentencing for the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007
Roy Tozer, partner with DLA Piper, explains the implications of the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide...
Roy Tozer, partner with DLA Piper, explains the implications of the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide...
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...
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.
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).
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.
The Companies Act 2006 affects directors of companies in the UK and will also have some impact on European subsidiaries.
Project Management Life Cycle
Jason Westland offers some insights into the project management life cycle.
Jason Westland offers some insights into the project management life cycle.
The Serious Crime Bill
A draconian restriction on our civil rights or an important tool in tackling organised crime?
A draconian restriction on our civil rights or an important tool in tackling organised crime?
Points for Good Conduct
All businesses can benefit from a regular review of whether any aspects of their current practices have become outdated.
All businesses can benefit from a regular review of whether any aspects of their current practices have become outdated.
Get with the Programme
Many organisations waste money on ill-advised projects that are unlikely to deliver a positive business improvement.
Many organisations waste money on ill-advised projects that are unlikely to deliver a positive business improvement.
