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IFB Welcomes New Corporate Governance Principles for Private Companies
10th December 2018
The IFB, the UK’s family business organisation, has welcomed the new Wates Principles for Corporate Governance in Large Private Companies (published today).
Government Reintroduces Unpopular Probate Fee Hike
8th November 2018
The Government has introduced revised proposals for a hike in the fees associated with granting probate, as it pushes ahead with move to move to a tiered system.
New Corporate Governance Rules for Private Companies
11th June 2018
New regulations will be laid before Parliament today to require large private companies to report on their corporate governance arrangements.
New report reveals economic contribution of family firms stands at £519 billion
3rd April 2018
A new report launched today reveals the full extent of the contribution family firms make to the UK economy, generating a quarter of the UK’s GDP.
New Initiative Launched by the IFB and HMRC
8th March 2018
The IFB, the voice of UK family business, has launched a new initiative with HMRC to help HMRC enhance its understanding of mid-sized family businesses.
James Wates Appointed Chair of Corporate Governance Steering Group
30th January 2018
James Wates, Wates Group, will be chairing the new industry group responsible for developing new corporate governance guidelines for large private companies.
IFB Responds to Autumn Budget 2017
22nd November 2017
IFB's immediate response to Autumn Budget 2017
Institute for Family Business calls on the Chancellor to provide companies with the confidence to invest for the future
16th November 2017
The Institute for Family Business (IFB) is calling on the Chancellor to use his Budget next week to maintain stable succession planning policies that encourage businesses to invest for future growth.