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1. Regulation, 16 August, 2019

   Company data: balancing transparency with privacy

   There have been increasing concerns that the data held at Companies House is inaccurate and that its public availability is open to misuse. A recent consultation aims to resolve these issues.

2. Research, 15 August, 2019

   Why insecure leaders trust algorithms over advisers

   Psychological experiments suggest that secure leaders are more likely to seek counsel from peers, while insecure bosses prefer to ask an algorithm. What are the implications for leadership?

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   Artificial intelligence, 12 August, 2019

   Audit and technology: not a panacea, but a catalyst for improvement

   New technology offers the possibility of improving the quality of audit and adding value—but the human relationship between organisation and auditor must not be lost.

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   Integrated reporting, 9 August, 2019

   Better Alignment Project maps the road to sustainability

   Participants in the Corporate Reporting Dialogue have concluded a global market consultation on building better alignment between reporting frameworks.

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   Corporate culture, 6 August, 2019

   If you want employees to speak up, show that you will listen

   Effective speak-up procedures help boards to understand and improve their organisational culture. But employees won't come forward unless they feel supported.

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   Cybersecurity, 5 August, 2019

   Board preparation is key to fighting the ransomware threat

   Board members must be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected from the growing ransomware threat—and whether to pay up in the event of an attack.

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   Shareholder rights, 26 July, 2019

   Imbalance of power: loyalty shares threaten ‘one share, one vote’

   The rise of loyalty shares—conferring multiple voting rights—is disrupting the principle of fair and equal treatment of all shareholders in Europe and beyond.

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   Talent pipeline, 15 July, 2019

   CEOx1Day: Giving future leaders a taste of the top job

   Odgers Berndtson initiative CEOx1Day allows students to experience leadership by shadowing a top chief executive. CEO Kester Scrope and student Isabelle Mettan-Ure describe their day together.

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   UN SDGs, 5 July, 2019

   Integrated reporting: a framework for a more sustainable future

   The International Integrated Reporting Framework will help companies translate their commitment to the UN Sustainable Development Goals into business models and corporate purpose.

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   Financial risk, 3 July, 2019

   Do you understand your company’s hedging strategy?

   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.

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   Board evolution, 17 June, 2019

   Shaping the boards of the future

   The world of work and business has changed fundamentally over the past 30 years, giving boards a range of new responsibilities. How should board structure evolve to reflect this new environment?

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    Regulation, 12 June, 2019

    Revised EU Shareholder Rights Directive puts engagement in the spotlight

    Comment: The EU’s revised Shareholder Rights Directive comes into force this week. But while some investment managers are embracing the opportunity to engage boards on ESG issues, others appear to be hoping they will go away.

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