Due Diligence And Corporate Governance

This practical title covers broadly the subject of due diligence - used to provide a framework for helping businesses avoid reputational, environmental and social hazards. Straightforward and clearly written, Due Diligence and Corporate Governance is a unique title which covers all aspects of new due diligence in one book. Taking a risk-based approach, this essential reference book for company secretaries, directors and managers, includes checklists to monitor risk management, explains best practice illustrated with practical examples and diagrams, and explains in a user-friendly way exactly how to get it right. LexisNexis UK and CIMA Publishing are offering CIMA members a discount on this product. Please go to www. lexisnexis. co. uk/cimapublishing to see if you qualify and to order.

"Due Diligence Handbook provides business directors with a practical and authoritative guidance to minimising financial and legal risks, as well as risks to reputation. The book brings together practical information on relevant legislation, regulations, codes and best practice guidance in one volume." "The book provides clear guidance and case studies to help understand the complexity of due diligence issues, and to demonstrate the detailed work that is necessary to ensure that the benefits of an acquisition can be realised and that there are no unexpected problems."--BOOK JACKET.

Due Diligence, A Scholarly Study is the first due diligence textbook designed specifically for use in law school, business school and other graduate and post graduate level university classrooms, including executive education programs. The text covers all the areas of the Center's recommended classroom syllabus including: ◾Introduction to Due Diligence ◾Due Diligence Context ◾Due Diligence and Corporate Governance ◾Due Diligence Under the Federal Securities Laws ◾Judicial and Other Proceedings Involving Due Diligence Issues and the Due Diligence Defense ◾ Industry and SEC Guidelines ◾ Emerging Developments and Trends

Corporate governance in financial institutions has come under the spotlight since the banking crisis in the UK in 2008-9. In many respects, the banking business raises unique problems for corporate governance that are not found in other corporate secto

The OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains in the Garment and Footwear Sector helps enterprises implement the due diligence recommendations contained in the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises along the garment and footwear supply chain.

The effects of climate change on the one hand, and government promises to achieve sustainable development on the other, are only two examples of the factors driving businesses to incorporate sustainability into their business strategies. International organizations and researchers alike contend that incorporating sustainability into business is only feasible when governance also considers environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Therefore, corporate governance is attracting more and more attention from investors and various stakeholders. On 23 February 2022, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a Directive on corporate sustainability due diligence. The aim of this Directive is to foster sustainable and responsible corporate behaviour and to anchor human rights and environmental considerations in companies' operations and corporate governance. Drawing on the theoretical framework of corporate governance and an analysis of the latest and most important literature on corporate governance and sustainability, this book offers essential insights, particularly in light of the Sustainable Corporate Governance Directive and Due Diligence Directive.

This publication provides step-by-step management recommendations endorsed by governments for global responsible supply chains of all minerals, in order for companies to respect human rights and avoid contributing to conflict through their mineral or metal purchasing decisions and practices.