After a previous trend for independent directors, crisis-hit boards have been appointing more company insiders with firm-specific knowledge.
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‘Purpose-driven’ leaders honoured at Modern Governance awards
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 23, 2021
ESG & Diversity Trailblazer was among the new crop of Diligent governance awards that reflect the big issues in boardrooms...
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Company law ‘should place purpose at the centre of business’
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 23, 2021
Report from the British Academy calls for new regulatory powers that would enable watchdogs to hold directors to account.
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In-house lawyers concerned about legal implications of ESG disclosures
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 21, 2021
Survey reveals that while US companies are happy to invest in ESG, their lawyers fear legal risks involved in increasing...
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Dual-class shares ‘would enhance investor protection’
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 20, 2021
Allowing dual-class shares on London’s premium market would provide a “higher level of regulatory protections” for minority shareholders, says Min...
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Webinar: what’s next for boards in financial services?
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 17, 2021
Our panel of experts share their thoughts on some of the current and future challenges for traditional financial services firms.
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How resilience reporting could help firms meet future challenges
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 17, 2021
Boards face a formidable piece of new work as the government pushes forward with reforms to corporate reporting.
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Academic warns that ‘good’ corporations are bad for democracy
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 13, 2021
So called 'good' corporations have “not actually changed, at least not in terms of their legal mandates”, claims Joel Bakan.
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FRC calls on companies to provide more detailed climate disclosures
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 8, 2021
The UK reporting watchdog says many disclosures do not include information on how energy use and emissions are calculated.
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All-rounder CEOs ‘outperform those with specific industry knowledge’
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 7, 2021
Research concludes that companies whose CEOs have a high degree of transferable skills do better than those with moderate levels.
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Europe sees 18% increase in shareholder revolts on executive pay
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 7, 2021
Spain saw the greatest opposition to remuneration-related resolutions, with 60.6% contested—an increase of 33.2% year on year.
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Introduction of dual-class shares could create ‘unsackable CEOs’
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 3, 2021
“Making directors irremovable, for any length of time, will damage British innovation and damage corporate governance" says Oxford law expert.
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US corporates ‘should do more’ to help environment and low-paid workers
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 1, 2021
Respondents to a recent US poll say a more “evolved” form of capitalism is needed to better reflect the interests...
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Audit committees ‘lose independence’ the longer they serve
By Gavin Hinks
/ September 1, 2021
Study finds committees in troubled firms have fewer female members, more outside directorships, greater shareholdings and longer tenures.
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Pandemic ‘opened door’ to the use of new boardroom technology
By Gavin Hinks
/ August 27, 2021
A recent webinar hosted by Board Agenda and Diligent explored the ways boards are using technology to enhance effectiveness.
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CEOs who post on social media ‘more likely to trade in their own stocks’
By Gavin Hinks
/ August 26, 2021
Academics reveal “preliminary evidence” of a connection between social media activity and the likelihood of unethical business conduct.
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Business Roundtable stakeholder statement ‘mostly for show’, says study
By Gavin Hinks
/ August 25, 2021
Harvard researchers say signatories have made few changes in company documents that indicate a corporate purpose favouring stakeholders.
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Accountancy professionals can help boards to rethink risk
By Rachael Johnson
/ August 25, 2021
Accountants can encourage boards to foster a sustainable mindset by keeping long-term values and all stakeholders’ needs in mind.
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MPs call for new parliamentary committee to scrutinise tax deals
By Gavin Hinks
/ August 23, 2021
All-Party Parliamentary Group argues for greater transparency around tax deals struck by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and big corporates.
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What is ‘independent judgment’—and how should board directors use it?
By Andrew Likierman
/ August 23, 2021
Directors are obliged to exercise independent judgment in their decision-making. But there is little guidance on what this means in...
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Latest News
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NEWS: Strategy, 27 September, 2021
Boards prioritising company insiders over independence
After a previous trend for independent directors, crisis-hit boards have been appointing more company insiders with firm-specific knowledge.
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NEWS: Leadership, 23 September, 2021
‘Purpose-driven’ leaders honoured at Modern Governance awards
ESG & Diversity Trailblazer was among the new crop of Diligent governance awards that reflect the big issues in boardrooms around the world.
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NEWS: Governance, 23 September, 2021
Company law ‘should place purpose at the centre of business’
Report from the British Academy calls for new regulatory powers that would enable watchdogs to hold directors to account.
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NEWS: Reporting, 21 September, 2021
In-house lawyers concerned about legal implications of ESG disclosures
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NEWS: Regulation, 20 September, 2021
Dual-class shares ‘would enhance investor protection’
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NEWS: Webinar, 17 September, 2021
Webinar: what’s next for boards in financial services?
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INSIGHT: Governance, 17 September, 2021
How resilience reporting could help firms meet future challenges
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NEWS: Governance, 13 September, 2021
Academic warns that ‘good’ corporations are bad for democracy
Interviews
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NEWS: Webinar
Webinar: what’s next for boards in financial services?
Our panel of experts share their thoughts on some of the current and future challenges for traditional financial services firms.
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NEWS: Webinar
Pandemic ‘opened door’ to the use of new boardroom technology
A recent webinar hosted by Board Agenda and Diligent explored the ways boards are using technology to enhance effectiveness.
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NEWS: White paper
Audit reform 2021: implications for board oversight of risk management
As UK government proposals increase responsibilities for directors, our latest podcast discusses the impact on internal controls and dividends.
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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.
Board Moves
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Board moves, 21 September, 2021
Sebastian Coe scoops board role at lottery firm Sazka
The former athlete and Conservative peer has joined the Czech lottery operator as its first independent non-executive director.
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Board moves, 21 September, 2021
Glencore appoints David Wormsley as independent non-executive director
The newest addition to the board at the mining giant is a former chair of UK banking and broking at Citigroup.
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Board moves, 16 September, 2021
Paul Manduca takes the wheel as chair of Eurowag
The former chair of Prudential and Aon UK has joined the board of the commercial road transport services provider.
Regulation
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NEWS: Reporting, 21 September, 2021
In-house lawyers concerned about legal implications of ESG disclosures
Survey reveals that while US companies are happy to invest in ESG, their lawyers fear legal risks involved in increasing disclosures.
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INSIGHT: Legislation, 20 September, 2021
What boards need to know about sanctions risk and legislation
The forced diversion of a Ryanair flight has put sanctions on the news agenda. Boards should be aware of the risks and legislation.
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INSIGHT: Governance, 17 September, 2021
How resilience reporting could help firms meet future challenges
Boards face a formidable piece of new work as the government pushes forward with reforms to corporate reporting.
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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.
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D&O litigation on the rise amid host of emerging risks
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.
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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.
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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.
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Covid-19 adds to an unprecedented landscape of risk
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.
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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.
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How companies can develop more diverse boardrooms
Diverse boardrooms have been shown to correlate with improved financial performance. But creating a talent pipeline isn’t an overnight task.
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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.
INSIGHT: Governance 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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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?
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Special report: Future-proofing financial services
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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