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COMMENT: Technology, 9 August, 2021
Why remote board meetings will survive the Covid pandemic
Zoom and Microsoft Teams have been godsends for my organisation and are likely here to stay, including for board meetings.
COMMENT: Governance, 25 June, 2021
Workforce voice in corporate governance: where are we now?
FRC research into implementation of requirements on workforce engagement shows that progress has been patchy.
COMMENT: Governance, 17 June, 2021
Boardroom coup at ExxonMobil is a global governance earthquake
A tiny activist hedge fund’s success in reshaping the board at ExxonMobil is the most important corporate governance development in decades.
COMMENT: Governance, 8 June, 2021
Why we need to redesign AGMs for the era of ESG
Covid presents an opportunity to overhaul the AGM process to reflect the increasing focus of companies and stakeholders on ESG issues.
COMMENT: Investors, 2 June, 2021
Activists set their sights on underperforming AIM boards
A new paper suggests that AIM rules should be revised to encourage activism and better protect the interests of minority shareholders.
COMMENT: Ransomware, 27 May, 2021
The new reality of ransomware attacks: better targeted, more damaging
Boards should be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected against a ransomware attack.
COMMENT: Strategy, 17 May, 2021
Organisational culture is the key to rebuilding trust in audit
Audit firms need to develop an organisational culture that empowers auditors to consistently and courageously do the right thing.
COMMENT: Technology, 17 May, 2021
Fraud vigilance should be bolstered with the aid of technology
It’s time for accountants to place less emphasis on “gut feeling” and let digital tools guide judgments in the fight against fraud.
COMMENT: Regulation, 12 May, 2021
Dual-class shares threaten shareholder democracy and good governance
Despite City enthusiasm for dual-class shares, corporate governance is largely unworkable without equal treatment for all shareholders.
COMMENT: Compliance, 5 May, 2021
The Secret NED: board compliance matters, even on the little things
Ensuring the right things are done while not being overly fussy is a tricky balance. But relaxing one’s guard can also be the wrong approach.