The Institute of Directors foresees a move forward by the government, but whether this will follow previous proposals is unclear.
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NEWS: Audit reform, 14 January, 2025
‘Uncertainty’ remains over audit reform
The Institute of Directors foresees a move forward by the government, but whether this will follow previous proposals is unclear.
NEWS: Governance, 10 January, 2025
News round-up: this week in governance
AI ‘unlikely’ to reduce audit fees; EU sustainability law ‘won’t change corporate behaviour’; US disclosure dismay; zombie firms.
NEWS: Diversity, equity and inclusion , 10 January, 2025
Political pressure affects US diversity metrics
In the face of strong right-wing opposition, DEI is still a key measure used in executive pay schemes, research finds.
NEWS: CEO turnover, 9 January, 2025
Sacking a CEO can ‘harm a board director’s career’
NEWS: Executive pay, 6 January, 2025
Pay gap is ‘storing up some big problems’
COMMENT: 2025 Outlook, 6 January, 2025
What can boards hope for in 2025?
NEWS: Governance, 3 January, 2025
News round-up: this week in governance
NEWS: Governance, 24 December, 2024
Governance in 2024: too much, or not enough?
Interviews
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INTERVIEW: Board dynamics
Psychologist Helen Hopper on the secret life of boards
Relationship rifts in the boardroom can seem entrenched but there are simple, practical ways that can help to heal them.
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PODCAST: International trade
‘Don’t panic over US tariffs’
Other challenges—that affect every business—are more pressing, according to Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.
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NEWS: NED Awards 2025
The right skills blend for the perfect board
The evolution of boards and of the skills they require is gathering pace, according to a Non-Executive Director Awards webinar.
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PODCAST: Economic growth
Europe must invest to stave off economic ‘decline’
The bloc will face problems with funding but has no option, said a leading economist speaking on Board Agenda’s The Macro Memo podcast.
Board Moves
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Board moves, 14 January, 2025
Smith+Nephew appoints Sybella Stanley as a non-executive director
She will join the global medical technology company’s board as an independent NED, with effect from next month.
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Board moves, 7 January, 2025
Julie Chakraverty joins easyJet’s board
An experienced board director and chair, Chakraverty will become a non-executive director of the airline on 27 January.
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Board moves, 6 January, 2025
Ian McLeod joins Kingfisher as a non-executive director
From 20 January, McLeod will sit on the board of the global home improvement company, operator of retailers including B&Q and Screwfix.
Regulation
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NEWS: Audit reform, 14 January, 2025
‘Uncertainty’ remains over audit reform
The Institute of Directors foresees a move forward by the government, but whether this will follow previous proposals is unclear.
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NEWS: Diversity, equity and inclusion , 10 January, 2025
Political pressure affects US diversity metrics
In the face of strong right-wing opposition, DEI is still a key measure used in executive pay schemes, research finds.
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INSIGHT: Risk management, 8 January, 2025
A guide to risk management for board directors
Risk management goes beyond compliance: it’s a critical aspect of governance that supports long-term success.
Partner Contributions
NEWS: Technology
Boards are ‘inundated with data’ and face growing compliance risks
Organisations are struggling to achieve the data literacy that would empower their decision-making, new survey reveals.
Corporates with an international presence need to understand the incoming disclosure demands from regulators, a webinar panel agreed.
NEWS: Webinar
Collaboration is key to UK energy transition
Communication, innovation and engagement are needed for the move to net zero, an expert panel recently concluded.
