Board Expertise
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Board diversity, 10 July, 2019
New threats to ‘diversity of thought’ despite better board composition
While the number of women on boards is rising, an increasing reliance on hiring from the fields of accountancy and finance may impact on diversity of thought, says a new study.
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Board evolution, 28 June, 2019
Rapid technological change ‘is disrupting leadership’
The current pace of technological change is creating a level of complexity that is overtaking our ability to make effective decisions, says a leadership expert.
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Technology, 25 June, 2019
Cybersecurity: how to close the knowledge gap
The issue of cybersecurity has moved to the top of the boardroom agenda. But are boards doing the right things to stay one step ahead of criminals?
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COMMENT: Corporate culture, 6 June, 2019
The Secret NED: mind your boardroom language
How some expressions used in the boardroom can offend or reveal bias. Meanwhile, is the hunt for a new chair at an end?
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Financial services, 29 May, 2019
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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NED Awards, 2 April, 2019
Winners revealed of Non-Executive Awards
RELX Group chair Sir Anthony Habgood named FTSE 100 Non-Executive Director of the Year while Dianne Walker hailed as the Dame Helen Alexander NED to Watch.
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Regulation, 29 March, 2019
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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Non-Executive Director Awards, 29 March, 2019
Sir Roger Carr: What makes a good non-executive?
Board Agenda was at the Non-Executive Director Awards in London to see Sir Roger Carr—chair of BAE Systems and the English National Ballet, former chair of Cadbury and Centrica—receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. In his acceptance speech Sir Roger explored the qualities that make a good non-executive.
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Board expertise, 27 March, 2019
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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Technology, 25 February, 2019
Why poor cybersecurity is a ticking time bomb
Regardless of where a threat to cybersecurity comes from, board members need to be clear on how their organisation’s data and infrastructure mechanisms are being protected.
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Risk management, 14 February, 2019
A disruptive influence: how new technology is challenging boards
Technological advances are transforming not only product complexity and delivery but the shape of the financial services industry itself. The board's understanding of AI and new technology—and the risks and opportunities it brings—needs to expand accordingly.
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COMMENT: Board appointments, 29 January, 2019
The Secret NED: the long (long) list for choosing a new chair
The new non-exec on the board has to have something to do. Cue the comi-tragic process of how to find a new chair.
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Investors, 21 January, 2019
Culture and intangibles top list of engagement concerns
Letters from State Street and BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink indicate the emphasis investors now place on corporate culture and intangible assets.
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Psychology, 21 January, 2019
Learning from and resolving boardroom conflict
Paul Randolph, barrister, professional mediator and expert in the psychological traits of conflict, examines the mindset of those who become entrenched in damaging boardroom disputes, and offers his expert tips on how to resolve matters quickly.
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Senior independent directors, 9 January, 2019
Domino’s debacle poses questions for SIDs
The pizza chain is reportedly under pressure to replace its senior independent director. But what should SIDs be doing and how can the role go wrong?
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Banking governance, 21 December, 2018
A healthy balance for parent banks
Boards of banks face an increasingly broad array of responsibilities when managing foreign subsidiaries, ensuring the parent company has control and oversight without sacrificing independence or creating a culture of complacency.
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20 December, 2018
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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Whistleblowers & complaints, 20 December, 2018
Being prepared: The rise in internal investigations
Financial firms are involved in an increasing number of internal investigations. Boards must be ready to engage with the process should the need arise.
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Governance structures, 19 December, 2018
Subsidiaries under scrutiny
In an era of tightening regulation and increased shareholder scrutiny, boards are increasing oversight of their satellite companies to ensure they operate within robust frameworks.
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Board skills, 9 October, 2018
Harnessing conflict for boardroom success
Chairmen need to become accustomed to challenge and receiving feedback as corporate governance becomes more testing than ever before.