A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance 4th ed

The new fourth edition of A Practical Guide to Corporate Governance provides expertly constructed adviceon new legal changes in this area. This popular work supplies expert guidance on the most recent corporate governance regulations as they apply to both public and private companies.

• Offers practical advice on corporate guidance for public and private companies, pension funds and the not-for-profit sectors
• Incorporates the developments brought in by the Companies Act 2006, the 2010 UK Corporate Governance Code, the 2010 Stewardship Code and the Companies (Shareholder Rights) Regulations 2009
• Covers the roles, duties and liabilities of Directors and Company Secretaries
• Sets out the guidelines for the Financial Services Authority and possible sanctions imposed
• Brings you up-to-date on the current governance regimes in the EU and in the United States
• Highlights the appropriate conduct for board meetings and communication frameworks within a corporation