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EU and US take action on accounting convergence

The European Parliament has proposed a resolution that will force the Commission to rethink its plans to ratify the controversial international financial reporting standard 8 (IFRS 8). More >>

FRC addresses audit market concentration

The Financial Reporting Council has released recommendations which it believes could, taken together, enhance the efficiency of the audit market and reduce the risks associated with a Big Four firm leaving it.  More >>

Combined Code consultation launched

The Financial Reporting Council is inviting views on progress made in implementation of the Combined Code on Corporate Governance. More >>

North Dakota enacts shareholder friendly law 

North Dakota has passed the US’ first “shareholder friendly” law, which provides a voluntary governance structure designed to give investors greater rights than they currently have under other state laws.  More >>

FSA releases thinking on principles-based regime 

The Financial Services Authority has published a paper setting out its latest thinking on its move to a more principles-based regulatory regime. More >>

ASX urged to tighten up on investor rights wavers

The Australian Council of Super Investors has expressed concern about the Australian Stock Exchange’s granting of waivers from its listing rules, notably in the areas of voting rights, executive remuneration, related party transactions and pre-emptive rights.  More >>

House supports shareholder vote on pay

The US House of Representatives has passed, in the teeth of White House opposition, a measure to give shareholders a non-binding vote on executive pay. More >>

Sarbanes-Oxley relief defeated in Senate

The US Senate has rejected by a vote of 62 to 35 an amendment that would make Sarbanes-Oxley's section 404 on internal control optional for smaller companies. More >>

ICAS warns against attempt to extend directors' responsibilities

The International Audit and Assurance Board has been accused of attempting to impose additional burdens upon directors through a revised accounting standard.  More >>

Overhaul of regulation screening

New government guidelines on managing the regulatory burden have been released alongside a British Chambers of Commerce report accusing the government’s better regulation initiative of having major flaws. More >>

Challenge to US online gambling laws

Barney Frank, chairman of the House financial services committee, has introduced a bill to the US Congress that would overturn a ban on online gambling linked to the arrest of several UK executives. More >>

Australian best practice changes delayed

Australia’s revised principles of good corporate governance recommendations will take effect from 1 January 2008, the Australian Securities Exchange’s corporate governance council has announced. More >>

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