All articles by Neil Hodge – Page 31

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Trump presidency: Thoughts on regulatory changes from Europe

2016-11-17T09:45:00Z

Neil Hodge explores promised “regulatory reform” under the new Trump regime; what’s in store for America—what’s in store for the world?

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TalkTalk’s £400,000 data hack fine is a dire warning

2016-11-08T11:30:00Z

Regulators have used TalkTalk as an example that they can and will go after companies that take cyber-security and protecting customer data lightly. Neil Hodge explores.

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Dutch trade union brings legal action against FIFA

2016-11-01T09:00:00Z

The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is the subject of another legal action for failing to ensure that the rights of migrant workers are respected as they work on projects connected to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Neil Hodge reports.

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European Union, Apple, and Ireland tax

2016-10-25T10:15:00Z

U.S. tech firm Apple has been ordered by the European Commission to pay €13bn (U.S. $14B) in back taxes, a move that has many up in arms and worried it may set a precedent for U.S. firms operating overseas. Neil Hodge has more.

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Why can’t HM Revenues and Customs get out of its own way?

2016-10-18T12:00:00Z

According to a panel of academics and tax experts, the U.K.’s leading tax authority is too big, too slow, and too ineffective to persist in its current form. Neil Hodge has more.

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U.K. debate on corporate culture rolls on

2016-10-05T13:45:00Z

U.K. corporate culture has remained largely unchanged since the financial crisis, but a variety of forces are aiming to change that, and soon. Neil Hodge reports.

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How Sports Direct flouts the law without actually breaking it

2016-10-04T11:45:00Z

Sports Direct is under fire for unacceptable employment practices, but ultimately, it might not have to change its ways much at all. Neil Hodge explains.

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SFO charges three Tesco execs

2016-09-27T11:15:00Z

The Financial Reporting Council ended the investigation of U.K. retail giant Tesco’s former CFO, and the Serious Fraud Office just brought charges against three more individuals. Neil Hodge has more.

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SFO investigates Airbus for fraud, bribery, and corruption

2016-09-20T12:30:00Z

Five years after the Bribery Act, the Serious Fraud Office has yet to produce a major conviction. Will Airbus—the latest aerospace company under investigation—be its first big collar? Neil Hodge reports.

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U.K. FCA issues strong new financial crime reporting rules

2016-09-13T11:30:00Z

Taking issue with numerous reports that London is an ideal environment for money laundering and other financial crimes, the city is fighting back, writes Neil Hodge.

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U.K. boardrooms still ‘pale, male, and stale’

2016-09-07T11:00:00Z

Across the United Kingdom and Europe, gender diversity requirements often go unmet, keeping boardrooms across the continent the same old boys’ club. Neil Hodge has more.

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Barclays bank reaches $100m U.S. settlement over LIBOR rigging scandal

2016-08-24T09:45:00Z

A long-running investigation by the State of New York into Barclays’ manipulation of LIBOR rates before the 2008 financial crisis finally draws to a close. Neil Hodge reports.

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FRC: U.K. corporate culture needs serious work

2016-08-09T15:15:00Z

The United Kingdom’s Financial Reporting Council has released a report of observations on overall U.K. corporate culture and highlighted a number of ways in which boards and management can make some much-needed adjustments. Neil Hodge has more.

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New U.K. PM hints at governance reforms

2016-08-03T11:00:00Z

Theresa May has not minced words over her planned governance reforms as the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister. She says the country needs deep economic reform, including a review of executive compensation and gender equality in the boardroom. Neil Hodge reports.