Executive Matters Issue 4: March 2023 Editor's Note We start this edition by focusing on investigations. Following the allegations of bullying, sexism and racism within the Welsh Rugby Union, our Workplace Investigations team considers the challenges of investigating an organisation's culture. Meanwhile, our Private Commercial Litigation team sets out key "dos and don'ts" specifically for directors who find themselves responsible for instituting and/or overseeing investigations. Read the full note News Conducting internal investigations – pitfalls and tips for the Board When issues arise that need a company to investigate, how should the Board go about setting up an investigation? In the midst of a crisis, good governance might be the last thing on the minds of directors but setting up a fair and robust procedural framework at the outset can help avoid the risk of complaints from employees about an unfair process later down the line and ensure that the investigation is conducted properly and can stand up to scrutiny. News Relocating to the UK as a senior executive In recent years, the UK Government has made significant changes to its immigration system with the aim of attracting '"the brightest and the best'" to the UK. News How to investigate institutional culture In the run up to the Six Nations, Welsh Rugby has found itself at the centre of a cultural crisis. News FCA fines Metro Bank £10 million and issues Decision Notices against the former CEO and former CFO for publishing inaccurate information The FCA has fined Metro Bank Plc £10,002,300 for its contravention of Listing Rule 1.3.3R (misleading information not to be published) and issued a Decision Notice against former CEO Craig Donaldson (who faces a fine of £223,100) and former CFO David Arden (who faces a fine of £134,600) for being knowingly concerned in that contravention. News The FCA publishes a notice of censure against a former Sonali Bank CEO In what it describes as "exceptional circumstances" the FCA has issued a Final Notice against Mohammed Ataur Rahman Prodhan, a former Chief Executive Officer of Sonali Bank (UK) Limited (SBUK). News FCA non-financial misconduct Final Notice shows character is crucial On 14 November 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice against Ashkan Zahedian following his conviction for serious violent offences. The Final Notice withdraws Zahedian's approval to perform a Senior Management Function and prohibits him from working in the financial services industry in the future. Podcast Mishcon Academy: Digital Sessions - Philanthro/she: the growing influence of female givers in Philanthropy In the second in our mini-series, Jessica Scheps, Associate in the Private Tax and Wealth Planning team, and member of the Women in Wealth group, spoke with Rebecca McMurray, Director of Development at the National Philanthropic Trust. Subscribe Never miss a publication by signing up to our mailing list Subscribe Executive Matters: Subscribe Executive Matters Issues Issue 9 Oct 2024 Issue 8 Jul 2024 Issue 7 Mar 2024 Issue 6 Nov 2023 Issue 5 Jun 2023 Issue 4 Mar 2023 Issue 3 Nov 2022 Issue 2 Sep 2022 Issue 1 May 2022 Share
News Conducting internal investigations – pitfalls and tips for the Board When issues arise that need a company to investigate, how should the Board go about setting up an investigation? In the midst of a crisis, good governance might be the last thing on the minds of directors but setting up a fair and robust procedural framework at the outset can help avoid the risk of complaints from employees about an unfair process later down the line and ensure that the investigation is conducted properly and can stand up to scrutiny.
News Relocating to the UK as a senior executive In recent years, the UK Government has made significant changes to its immigration system with the aim of attracting '"the brightest and the best'" to the UK.
News How to investigate institutional culture In the run up to the Six Nations, Welsh Rugby has found itself at the centre of a cultural crisis.
News FCA fines Metro Bank £10 million and issues Decision Notices against the former CEO and former CFO for publishing inaccurate information The FCA has fined Metro Bank Plc £10,002,300 for its contravention of Listing Rule 1.3.3R (misleading information not to be published) and issued a Decision Notice against former CEO Craig Donaldson (who faces a fine of £223,100) and former CFO David Arden (who faces a fine of £134,600) for being knowingly concerned in that contravention.
News The FCA publishes a notice of censure against a former Sonali Bank CEO In what it describes as "exceptional circumstances" the FCA has issued a Final Notice against Mohammed Ataur Rahman Prodhan, a former Chief Executive Officer of Sonali Bank (UK) Limited (SBUK).
News FCA non-financial misconduct Final Notice shows character is crucial On 14 November 2022, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published a Final Notice against Ashkan Zahedian following his conviction for serious violent offences. The Final Notice withdraws Zahedian's approval to perform a Senior Management Function and prohibits him from working in the financial services industry in the future.
Podcast Mishcon Academy: Digital Sessions - Philanthro/she: the growing influence of female givers in Philanthropy In the second in our mini-series, Jessica Scheps, Associate in the Private Tax and Wealth Planning team, and member of the Women in Wealth group, spoke with Rebecca McMurray, Director of Development at the National Philanthropic Trust.