High Pay Centre and CIPD call for remuneration committees to review workforce pay and oversee people issues and workplace culture.
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Top Stories
BlackRock voting report reveals focus on independence and diversity
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 27, 2021
The fund manager voted against the reappointment of 6,560 directors around the world between the beginning of July 2020 and...
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Stubborn group of ‘bubble-bound’ boards ‘do not treat diversity as a priority’
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 23, 2021
Study says selection processes are “distorted by the assumption that those who do not resemble existing board members are less...
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FRC report calls for more diversity on nominations committees
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 22, 2021
Nominations committees must be more diverse themselves if they are to boost diversity in their organisations, says a report for...
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Companies with CEOs that focus on culture ‘have higher growth rate’
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 20, 2021
Survey reveals relationship between chief executives that intentionally target their company’s culture and company performance.
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UK sees fall in number of shareholder votes against directors’ re-election
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 19, 2021
In H1 there have been 38 significant shareholder votes against individual directors, the lowest six-month total in four years.
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Shareholder votes on climate action plans ‘more complex’ than expected
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 15, 2021
Report reveals that since 2019 only 32 companies have agreed to submit their climate action plans to a shareholder vote.
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ESG activism ‘likely to proliferate’ following ExxonMobil vote
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 13, 2021
Academic argues that the Exxon/Engine No.1 case could be a template for how to make companies confront climate risk.
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Directors’ duties: more enforcement needed to drive action on climate
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 12, 2021
Directors have a “fiduciary duty” to consider climate change risks, say experts—but legal action is unlikely unless enforcement is beefed...
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Calls grow for tougher rules on human rights in supply chains
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 7, 2021
The Corporate Justice Coalition says the UK cannot be viewed as a leader on human rights based upon the current...
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Audit reform consultation set to close as dissenting voices emerge
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 6, 2021
Lack of ownership reform and plans to extend the definition of “public interest entity" have drawn criticism from prominent figures.
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Good governance boosts companies’ CSR performance
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 5, 2021
Study concludes that “corporate board reforms... appear to have a positive spillover for non-financial stakeholders”.
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Boardroom pay revolts are on the rise as investors seek restraint
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 2, 2021
Analysis by Board Agenda reveals that pay revolts in the first half of 2021 are up on the same period...
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Executive remuneration models ‘do not describe how pay is actually set’
By Gavin Hinks
/ July 1, 2021
Researchers have interviewed non-executive directors and investors to highlight the hidden factors involved in CEO pay decisions.
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Diligent launches its third Modern Governance 100 awards
By News Desk
/ July 1, 2021
This year's awards feature six new categories, including ESG & Diversity Trailblazer, Outstanding Community Ally and Cyber Risk Leader.
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OECD warns that Covid-19 requires a governance response
By Gavin Hinks
/ June 30, 2021
Corporate governance will play a "crucial role" in supporting the recovery of economies after Covid, according to OECD chief Mathias...
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ACGA urges overhaul of Hong Kong corporate governance
By Gavin Hinks
/ June 28, 2021
Asian Corporate Governance Association criticises Hong Kong's "soft-touch approach" and calls for gender quotas and fixed terms for non-execs.
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MEPs protest over EU sustainable corporate governance measures
By Gavin Hinks
/ June 25, 2021
Members of the European Parliament have written to commissioners amid fears that key measures in the legislation will be watered...
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To B-Corp or not to B-Corp? FRC chief says no in governance debate
By Gavin Hinks
/ June 22, 2021
Sir Jon Thompson argues there is no need to introduce B-Corp status in the UK, saying companies are already "moving...
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US firms ask SEC to introduce global standards on climate reporting
By Gavin Hinks
/ June 21, 2021
Major US companies including Apple and BlackRock want to see the TCFD framework and global standards integrated into US reporting...
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Latest News
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NEWS: Governance, 29 July, 2021
Pay experts recommend a revamp of remco responsibilities
High Pay Centre and CIPD call for remuneration committees to review workforce pay and oversee people issues and workplace culture.
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NEWS: Investors, 27 July, 2021
BlackRock voting report reveals focus on independence and diversity
The fund manager voted against the reappointment of 6,560 directors around the world between the beginning of July 2020 and end of June 2021.
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NEWS: Governance, 23 July, 2021
Stubborn group of ‘bubble-bound’ boards ‘do not treat diversity as a priority’
Study says selection processes are “distorted by the assumption that those who do not resemble existing board members are less ‘impressive’”.
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NEWS: Governance, 22 July, 2021
FRC report calls for more diversity on nominations committees
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NEWS: Research, 20 July, 2021
Companies with CEOs that focus on culture ‘have higher growth rate’
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NEWS: Analysis, 19 July, 2021
UK sees fall in number of shareholder votes against directors’ re-election
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NEWS: Governance, 15 July, 2021
Shareholder votes on climate action plans ‘more complex’ than expected
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NEWS: Shareholders, 13 July, 2021
ESG activism ‘likely to proliferate’ following ExxonMobil vote
Interviews
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PODCAST: Leadership diversity
Building better boards: why firms must accelerate diversity in leadership
Our latest podcast sees experts discuss the importance of advocacy, the role of HR and the risks of governance reform.
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PODCAST: Ethics
Ethics chief Patricia Harned: ‘Retaliation has a silencing effect on culture’
The chief executive of the Ethics and Compliance Initiative (ECI) on rising unethical behaviour, reporting and retaliation.
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PODCAST: Strategy
Aptiv CEO Kevin Clark on the effective integration of corporate purpose
How strong values and clear communication with the board helped guide one of the "world's most ethical companies" through the pandemic.
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INTERVIEW: Deanna Mulligan
Former CEO of Guardian Life Insurance Company of America on closing the skills gap
Just as Covid has seen firms and employees work in previously unthinkable ways, we all need new skills for the future, says Deanna Mulligan.
Board Moves
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Board moves, 29 July, 2021
Kathryn Mikells joins ExxonMobil as chief financial officer
Mikells, a former CFO at Diageo, Xerox, ADT, Nalco and United Airlines, will take over from Andrew Swiger next month.
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Board moves, 23 July, 2021
Paul Lewis takes over as firmwide managing partner at Linklaters
Lewis, a former head of Linklaters’ finance division and co-head of the firm’s innovation group, will chair the executive committee.
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Board moves, 21 July, 2021
Watkin Jones appoints new chair and chief financial officer
Alan Giddens will take over as chair in October, when Sarah Sergeant will join the board to begin a handover period as CFO-designate.
Regulation
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NEWS: Regulation, 12 July, 2021
Directors’ duties: more enforcement needed to drive action on climate
Directors have a “fiduciary duty” to consider climate change risks, say experts—but legal action is unlikely unless enforcement is beefed up.
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NEWS: Regulation, 6 July, 2021
Audit reform consultation set to close as dissenting voices emerge
Lack of ownership reform and plans to extend the definition of “public interest entity" have drawn criticism from prominent figures.
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NEWS: Regulation, 25 June, 2021
MEPs protest over EU sustainable corporate governance measures
Members of the European Parliament have written to commissioners amid fears that key measures in the legislation will be watered down.
Partner Contributions
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Why businesses should optimise supply chains for resilience, not just cost
As events repeatedly demonstrate, supply chain disruption is a given. Here's how improving resilience can benefit your wider strategy.
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Firms forge ahead with AI adoption despite a lack of skills on boards
Survey reveals more than two-thirds of companies plan to implement AI technologies in the next 12 months.
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Creativity in a crisis: finding a route to recovery through innovation
A new report provides a roadmap to navigate the recovery by creating a culture of innovation—including making it a priority in the boardroom.
Directors face liability over a range of new threats, with data breaches, executive misconduct and climate boosting D&O litigation claims.
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Corporate disclosures and investor relations 'impaired by Covid-19'
A recent event hosted by Mazars brought together audit committee chairs and investors to explore their experience of coping with the impact of Covid-19.
NEWS: Regulation Brought to you by Diligent
Diligent launches search for top 100 governance professionals 2020
The Modern Governance 100 programme honours company secretaries, corporate counsels and other professionals driving change in their organisations.
NEWS: Regulation Brought to you by Mazars
Risk report reveals pandemic forced companies to review strategy
Survey reveals almost 60% of firms have revisited their strategy, and highlights a lack of board knowledge about key risks—including climate change.
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Internal investigations are on the rise—but are they robust enough?
New legislation in the UK and Europe has added pressure for more internal investigations. But the lack of guidance puts companies at a disadvantage.
Audit committee chairs have already drawn risk management lessons from the pandemic. But their attention is also fixed on the issues that will remain long after the crisis is resolved.
NEWS: Regulation Brought to you by EQ Group
Collaboration is key for the challenging AGM season ahead
With shareholder activism on the rise, boards must ensure they engage fully with investor concerns and demonstrate how they are addressing crucial issues.
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Want to do business in Germany? Make sure you know the rules
Setting up a business in Germany can be challenging—even something as basic as opening a bank account poses difficulties. Here's what you need to know.
Diverse boardrooms have been shown to correlate with improved financial performance. But creating a talent pipeline isn’t an overnight task.
NEWS: Regulation Brought to you by EY
Setting the pace: how to ensure your board is fit for the future
EY’s latest whitepaper looks at the key actions boards should take now to ensure they set the pace—or risk falling behind.
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Financial risk: questions the board should ask in uncertain times
Chairs and board members must understand their organisation's financial risk policy and hedging strategy to ensure that they can ask the right questions—and mitigate the risks posed by volatile financial markets.
NEWS: Regulation Brought to you by Mazars
Outsourcing: the risks and rewards of a multi-faceted tool
A new report examines how outsourcing offers financial and strategic advantages to organisations in an increasingly fast-paced business environment.
NEWS: Regulation Brought to you by TMF Group
Greece tops list of most complex international jurisdictions
TMF Group’s Global Business Complexity Index ranks Greece the most difficult jurisdiction for international companies to do business in, with Brazil, Germany and China also in the top ten.
NEWS: Regulation Brought to you by Nestor Advisors
NGO governance: finding solutions to future challenges
A recent event brought together experts from national and international non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to identify future governance challenges for the sector—and share possible solutions.
NEWS: Regulation Brought to you by Aktis & Nestor
Banking on better cybersecurity
Boards are bolstering their expertise as they look to tackle one of the biggest business threats facing financial services firms: the risk of cyber-attacks. But experts warn that resilience needs to be hard-wired into the business itself.
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What boards need to know about whistleblowing
Following a raft of corporate scandals uncovered by whistleblowers, the business risks associated with an individual revealing wrongdoing should not be underestimated in the boardroom.
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Taking control of cyber risk
Cybercrime is an escalating problem that demands constant attention to mitigate against financial and reputational risk. But what should boards do to ensure their organisation is protected?
NEWS: Regulation Brought to you by Fidelio
Performance and accountability: the changing role of the chair
The role of the board chair has changed dramatically in the past decade, with chairs increasingly held responsible for corporate governance failures. How can board leaders ensure they are prepared for the challenges ahead?
From compliance to new technology and broader stakeholder engagement, financial services firms today must be fighting fit in order to thrive. Enter the effective board, which must govern like never before. In this special report, we outline six key areas of knowledge and insight to equip boards for the unprecedented challenges ahead.
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Tax transparency: compliance burden or reputation booster?
Boards could take the opportunity to turn transparency to their advantage. A penetrating light is being shone on the tax affairs of multinational entities—but tax transparency will encompass all businesses in time.
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