Corporate Governance
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UK regulator probes PwC's audit of WH Smith over earnings
Britain's accounting regulator has launched a formal investigation into PwC's audit of WH Smith for the year the retailer disclosed inflated earnings in its North American business.
2026 proxy season: Analyzing 2025 CEO pay trends
In 2025, the median CEO pay ratio climbed to 219:1, meaning top executives earned 219 times more than their average employee, according to corpgov .
CHROs must join boards to unlock true strategic value
Despite nearly 70% of public companies reporting increased CHRO engagement with their boards over the past three years, the prevalence of new directors with CHRO experience declined by over 30% in 202
FRC Fines BDO for Audit Breaches at Collapsed NMCN
Audit firm BDO has been hit with a £2 million fine by the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) for 'pervasive breaches' in its 2019 audit of collapsed builder NMCN.
BP chair denies 'lies' about his conduct after ousting
Ousted BP chairman Albert Manifold publicly branded allegations about his conduct as 'lies,' just days after the oil giant announced his immediate departure over 'serious concerns' about his governanc
BP Removes Chair Albert Manifold Amid Conduct Concerns
After less than a year in the role, BP's board unanimously voted to remove Chairman Albert Manifold with immediate effect, citing "serious concerns" about his conduct, according to Reuters .
Activist investor Corvex urges Premier Inn owner Whitbread to sell
Whitbread's shares have plummeted over 18% in the last year, prompting activist hedge fund Corvex Management, which owns 7% of the company, to demand a full sale, according to Skift and Financial Time