FRC promotes greater shareholder engagement in updated corporate governance code
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has unveiled the 2018 version of its UK corporate governance code, setting out how it believes companies should approach relationships with shareholders, including pension schemes.
Under the revised code, corporate governance reporting should be clear and coherent to enable shareholders to assess the quality of governance arrangements, as well as the board's activities and contributions....
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