Sunday, May 30, 2010

Annual board elections in new code for top companies


Plans for directors to submit to an annual shareholder vote form part of an overhaul of the code of conduct for the UK's top 350 listed companies.

It is a seen as a way to increase accountability, as directors are currently re-elected every three years.

The Financial Reporting Council's new code will also demand that gender and diversity is explicity considered when new board members are appointed.

See full Article.