A recently published report as cited in the ICSA Chartered Secretary Magazine reveals that female board appointments in FTSE 100 companies have doubled in 2011 so far, reports company secretarial services provider London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/). Although women have taken 23 of the new FTSE 100 board appointments (equating to 30 per cent) since the start of the year, compared to just 18 for the whole of last year, it is still some way off Lord Daviesâ target of a 25 per cent female representation on FTSE 350 boards. Continue reading
UK Charity Commission Redrafts Model Governing Documents: London Registrars Advises on the Update
Charities all over the UK will be affected by the Charity Commissionâs decision to update and redraft its model governing documents. Although it is not mandatory to use the newly revised model governing documents, it is advised that charities refer to it when drawing up its documents. Leading provider of company secretarial services and other corporate support services London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/) advises on this update. Continue reading
How can your Company Benefit from using London Registrars?
London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/) is one of the top corporate and legal support firms in the Greater London area, offering a wide range of services, from acting as process agent in the UK for overseas firms to company secretarial services for PLCs, LTDs, LLPs, NHS Trusts and Housing Associations. Here is a guide as to how your company can benefit from using the services of London Registrars. Continue reading
UK SME Sector Holds Steady Despite the Economy
According to a survey of more than 300 small employers, the SME sector in the UK is âholding steadyâ, even in an economic climate which remains uncertain, reports corporate support company and provider of company secretarial services London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/). Continue reading
PLC Company Secretary Services from London Registrars
There are many benefits of having a public limited company, from showing a level of financial strength to your clients and competitors to demonstrating your companyâs commitment to meeting the most stringent of standards. Here, leading provider of PLC company secretary services London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/) looks at how outsourcing this role can aid a PLC. Continue reading
Recruitment Agency Worker Legislation Will Protect Entitlements
New draft legislation which incorporates the EU Agency Workers Directive will protect the entitlements of recruitment agency workers, reports company compliance and corporate support services firm London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/). Continue reading
Company Websites Will Need Permission to Use Cookies from May 2011
A change in UK law which will come into affect on 25th May 2011 will stipulate that all company websites ask usersâ permission to place cookies on their computers, reports company compliance experts London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/). While the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) understands most companies will struggle to meet the new requirement by the May deadline, it will be looking for a commitment to compliance in this matter and a plan to put it into effect. Continue reading
Company Compliance and The Davies Review
The Davies Review is the UK governmentâs recently published report into women in the boardroom. The government ordered the review into gender equality on the boards of UK listed companies after statistics revealed that only 12.2% of directors of FTSE 100 companies are women. London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/) is responsible for advising on company compliance, including the make up of the boards of listed companies. Here, it considers the findings of this review and the impact on listed companies around the UK. Continue reading
Why Outsource Company Secretarial Services?
Company secretarial services are increasingly being outsourced by companies both listed and private, large and small. Here, leading corporate and legal support firm London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/) reveals why so many companies are choosing to trust a third party provider with the company secretary function.
London Registrars: Helping Companies from Formation to Fruition
The internet is awash with companies offering cheap company formations, but most of these budget set-ups offer no ongoing support. London Registrars (https://www.london-registrars.co.uk/) understands that the average business requires far more than a simple incorporation, which is why it helps companies from initial formation all the way to fruition as a compliant, efficient and profitable entity, all at affordable rates.