The Cadbury Report, issued in 1992, laid the foundation for the principles of corporate governance in the UK, emphasizing the importance of non-executive directors, formal appointing processes, and accountability.
Corporate governance refers to the system by which companies are directed and controlled, focusing on the structure and relationships that determine corporate performance and accountability.
A code of best practice in corporate governance that outlines expected standards for UK's listed companies, originally issued with the Hampel Report of 1998.
A pivotal report on corporate governance issued in 1995 by a committee under Sir Richard Greenbury emphasizing executive remuneration and non-executive director involvement.
A report issued in 1998 by a committee under the chairmanship of Sir Ronald Hampel, reviewing the implementation of the Cadbury Code and the Greenbury recommendations and combining these into a new Corporate Governance Code.
