The internet links and attachments below from the Public, Private and Community Sectors have been selected by the Faculty to be of relevance and value to the employed and practising Corporate Secretary or Registrand.
Jacksonville, Florida-based real estate investment trust Regency Centers Corporation has recruited Michael Herman as its next general counsel. He will join the company on April 6 as senior vice president and general counsel,...Read more
Nasdaq-listed Anika Therapeutics has hired David Colleran to fill the newly created position of executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary at the company. Before joining Bedford, Massachusetts-based Anika, Colleran worked as...Read more
Syracuse, New York-based Carrols Restaurant Group has appointed Markus Hartmann as vice president and general counsel, effective February 18. He succeeds Bill Myers, who will serve in a transitionary role for an unspecified...Read more
The world’s biggest equity investor has urged corporate boards to increase their focus on sustainability. Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), which manages Norway’s $1.1 trillion sovereign wealth fund (SWF), made the call in...Read more
The growing pressure for broader corporate accountability in ESG is partly due in Canada to the publication of regulatory guidance last August. Although the Canadian Securities Administrators’ Staff Notice 51-358 Reporting of Climate...Read more
– Reuters reported on UBS Group’s disclosure that 38 percent of its employees in the Americas at the end of last year were women and 25 percent were people of color, adding that...Read more
The number of organizations signed up to the recommendations of the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) has increased fourfold since 2017, with banks getting on board at the highest rate. The...Read more
The ABI acts as a representative for the insurance industry and participates in the development of public policy. Visit their website for information on current issues affecting the life insurance and pensions industry.
This is the UK government's digital service for people in the United Kingdom, providing a single point of access to public sector information and services, including information on Pensions and retirement planning.
The independent service for resolving disputes between customers and financial firms.
Financial Services Authority (FSA)
The FSA is the independent regulator set up by the Government to look after the financial services industry and protect customers. Their website offers general information about financial services and products and extensive consumer help.
Find an Independent Financial Adviser (IFA)
Use this link if you need to find an independent financial adviser, close to where you live or work. Remember, you will generally have to pay for the services of an IFA.
Free and easy to understand leaflets and information explaining tax allowances and national insurance rates can be downloaded from HMRC's website. You can also download the relevant forms used for Contracting in/out of the State Second Pension by clicking here. (please note that contracting-out for money purchase schemes will be stopping from 6 April 2012).
The MAS is responsible for helping consumers understand financial services in the UK and manage their finances better.
Retiring Abroad
The Retiring Abroad section of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's website provides a general guide for those planning to retire abroad. The list includes hints on how to find out about your tax liability and welfare rights, what you need to do before you leave and when you arrive, and contact details for the organisations you need to notify of your plans.
Pension Service
The Pension Service website is published by the Government and is designed to be the first port of call for state and private pensions information on the web. It tells you what you should be thinking about, whether you are just starting out, are about to retire or you have already retired.
Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS)
TPAS can provide free information and guidance about company, personal or stakeholder pensions.
Pensions Regulator (TPR)
If you have concerns about the way your pension scheme is being run visit this website for information and guidance
