Like “getting in shape,” the term “financial independence” has the ring of being a worthy goal but resists a clear and universal definition. Thus, it’s repeated liberally by everyone from ...

The Financial Conduct Authority has stood by its definition of independence, claiming research has demonstrated only a small minority of firms are mis-using the term. A thematic review published by ...

Independence Hall in Philadelphia. When it comes to public companies, there is need for a better definition of "independent" directors. Corporate governance relates to the policies and practices that ...

The Financial Services Authority was wrong to redefine the term ‘independent’ as part of the Retail Distribution Review changes as it will confuse clients, Alan Lakey, partner at Highclere Financial ...