Tom KeevilThe Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (Icsa) has attacked the findings of a poll this month which revealed that chairmen of the UK’s top companies are widely opposed to the key proposals of the Higgs report.

The poll, which was conducted by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and canvassed 60 chairmen of Ftse 100 companies, found that the vast majority of chairmen believe the proposals will undermine their role and the ability to run a unified board.