The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) recently published a "mythbuster" document on corporate governance and stewardship, which sought to dispel common misconceptions and provide greater clarity around these concepts.
The FRC explains therein that, while it does not have enforcement powers regarding the governance code, companies must "comply or explain." If a firm does not comply, and does not provide a high-quality explanation as to why, the FRC will send them recommendations for improving reporting.
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