The government’s proposals will do little to check fat-cattery or improve corporate governance
Fat-cats have no shame and shareholders have no long-term commitment to any company. New measures won’t work.
Prem Sikka
Here’s how to prevent another BHS-style crisis
A key BHS figure is finally being prosecuted – but the whole system needs reform to prevent another BHS-style scandal, argues financial expert Prem Sikka.
Only corporate democratisation can stop the growing polarisation of pay in UK
Companies should have a two-tier system of corporate management, a new board of stakeholders balancing out the power of the shareholders.
‘Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it’ – Are you ready for the next crash?
Ten years on from the financial crisis of 2007, not a lot has changed.
Whitewash: The accountancy sector is trying to gloss over its role in tax avoidance
A new report on how much tax accountancy and law businesses pay fails to give the whole picture on the tax avoidance industry.
Despite new rules the UK will continue to be a haven for money laundering. Here’s why
A lack of proper investigatory powers and legal loopholes mean the UK will remain a key destination for global dirty money.
When Tory donors pump money into the party, the people pay the price
Wealthy elites should not be allowed to hijack democracy
A Labour government would end the PFI Tax Avoidance Racket
Manifesto pledges to stop companies playing creative games to avoid tax
The Tories promise ‘tougher regulation’ of tax avoidance – but why should we believe them?
Previous pledges have been long on rhetoric but short on impact
Economists must do their homework before attacking Labour’s tax pledges
Why has the IFS dismissed Labour’s additional levy on property?