The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is showing signs of progress in its Corporate Governance Code revisions focussed on three main areas of concern, according to academic research. Although the current version of the Corporate Governance Code isn’t brand new, it is still in its infancy. The FRC has commissioned and published academic research in the priority areas of remuneration, workforce engagement, and board diversity & effectiveness. These three areas attracted particu

While pitch decks, stats and credibility all play a part in attracting startup investment, the process still relies on a certain amount of gut feeling, says Jonathan Hollis, founder of Mountside Ventures. Founded by Hollis and two former Big Four colleagues, Mountside Ventures aims to help other startups raise funds by making the process more efficient and equipping them with the tools, know-how and expertise to understand the fundraising landscape in Europe. The business hel

The pandemic has sharpened people’s value of work – meaning the days of just throwing more money at workers to get the job done are gone, says Adam Langman, Group Finance Director at Metnor Group. Langman is FCA qualified and has held finance director roles for more than 20 years – long enough to notice when a trend is appearing. Metnor Group operates in the construction, mechanical and electrical sectors, and business is “extremely hot”, according to Langman. However, the co

Businesses that have had to remain closed during the pandemic and are unable to pay rent on their commercial property will continue to be protected from eviction. The temporary moratorium against forfeiture of a lease for non-payment of rent has been extended by nine months, until 25 March 2022. The moratorium on commercial evictions was first introduced in April 2020 and was later extended until September last year. The policy was then extended further, due to close at the e