The introduction of yet another corporate governance code in Nigeria shows that regulators are working hard to banish the country’s close associations with corruption
The former chairman of Indian IT group Satyam Computer Services has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment following a $1bn accounting scandal in 2009
Pressure on state-owned enterprises to close the pay inequality gap has prompted China’s ruling party to take unprecedented action and cap executive pay
The UK’s energy market is known for being dominated by six powerful firms that set their own prices. The regulator, Ofgem, needs to ensure consumers get a fair deal
He may be one of the richest people on the planet, but Carlos Slim will soon need to offload some of his domestic assets. Even so, the Mexican magnate still has one eye on expansion
Consistent yearly losses combined with poor governance have landed American Apparel in a spot of trouble. However, the brand’s influence remains intact and its potential unexplored
Financial rules are changing in the Russian financial markets, and the introduction of a Code of Corporate Governance means companies will need to adjust their practices
The news that Samsung’s figurehead had suffered a heart attack shocked the company and put into focus the need for a clear succession plan
Family-run businesses have long been the backbone of Saudi Arabia’s economy. However, traditional companies are acknowledging the need to draw a dividing line between family ownership and management
The majority of Burberry’s shareholders have voted against the company’s remuneration report on hearing of the CEO’s £30m pay package
Africa has seen explosive growth in bourses recently and now stands at the fore of an economic boom, yet most of the region’s stock markets are lacking in transparency, technology and reliability
Huge income inequality between executive and worker pay has become the norm over the last 60 years. But things are about to change as shareholders become increasingly critical of company wage structures
Although growth in emerging markets such as Mexico took a hit last year, Grupo Financiero Banorte, a financial institution with extensive local knowledge, is offering an economic lifeline
World Finance interviews Mariana Gheorghe, CEO of oil and gas group OMV Petrom, on corporate governance in Romania
Golden hellos can so often decouple pay from performance, yet the practice continues to gain momentum among the world’s top companies