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1. COMMENT: Governance 18 October, 2021

   A remixed roadmap for the future of board leadership

   A recent report identifies the need for a new governance model that reflects the changing responsibilities of boards and their leaders.

2. COMMENT: Stakeholders 2 October, 2021

   Corporate purpose: reasons for optimism, but vigilance is required

   Many companies have acted in a compassionate manner since the pandemic began; others haven't. Corporate purpose has made the difference.

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   COMMENT: Board expertise, 25 August, 2021

   Accountancy professionals can help boards to rethink risk

   Accountants can encourage boards to foster a sustainable mindset by keeping long-term values and all stakeholders’ needs in mind.

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   COMMENT: Strategy, 19 August, 2021

   The new hybrid workplace will need organisational glue

   There is much to do to shape a hybrid workplace environment that is fully inclusive for those working remotely.

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   COMMENT: Regulation, 12 August, 2021

   We need clearer, more consistent information on ESG

   US financial watchdogs are consulting on the introduction of ESG reporting for US companies. Nell Minow makes the case for better data.

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   COMMENT: Ethical business, 11 August, 2021

   The UK has gone from leader to laggard on business and human rights

   As new laws emerge around Europe, it’s time for the UK to hold business liable for human rights abuses in supply chains around the world.

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   COMMENT: Technology, 9 August, 2021

   Why remote board meetings will survive the Covid pandemic

   Zoom and Microsoft Teams have been godsends for my organisation and are likely here to stay, including for board meetings.

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   COMMENT: Governance, 25 June, 2021

   Workforce voice in corporate governance: where are we now?

   FRC research into implementation of requirements on workforce engagement shows that progress has been patchy.

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   COMMENT: Governance, 17 June, 2021

   Boardroom coup at ExxonMobil is a global governance earthquake

   A tiny activist hedge fund's success in reshaping the board at ExxonMobil is the most important corporate governance development in decades.

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   COMMENT: Governance, 8 June, 2021

   Why we need to redesign AGMs for the era of ESG

   Covid presents an opportunity to overhaul the AGM process to reflect the increasing focus of companies and stakeholders on ESG issues.

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   COMMENT: Investors, 2 June, 2021

   Activists set their sights on underperforming AIM boards

   A new paper suggests that AIM rules should be revised to encourage activism and better protect the interests of minority shareholders.

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    COMMENT: Ransomware, 27 May, 2021

    The new reality of ransomware attacks: better targeted, more damaging

    Boards should be clear on how their organisation’s data and IT infrastructure is being protected against a ransomware attack.

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    COMMENT: Strategy, 17 May, 2021

    Organisational culture is the key to rebuilding trust in audit

    Audit firms need to develop an organisational culture that empowers auditors to consistently and courageously do the right thing.

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    COMMENT: Technology, 17 May, 2021

    Fraud vigilance should be bolstered with the aid of technology

    It's time for accountants to place less emphasis on "gut feeling" and let digital tools guide judgments in the fight against fraud.

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    COMMENT: Regulation, 12 May, 2021

    Dual-class shares threaten shareholder democracy and good governance

    Despite City enthusiasm for dual-class shares, corporate governance is largely unworkable without equal treatment for all shareholders.

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    COMMENT: Regulation, 7 April, 2021

    Audit and assurance policies: innovative ideas for change

    Trusted corporate information is vital as firms and stakeholders assess the impact of both climate change and Covid-19 on business strategies.

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    COMMENT: Risk, 1 April, 2021

    What scandal is waiting to be exposed at your company?

    Non-compliant conduct is already taking place somewhere inside your operations. And scandal is one of your greatest business risks.

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    COMMENT: Strategy, 9 March, 2021

    Winning the case for sustainable corporate governance

    Global business and investment leaders are calling for the integration of sustainability concerns in corporate governance frameworks.

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    COMMENT: Strategy, 4 March, 2021

    Three ways for the board to enhance its climate competency

    Companies are seeing increasing demand for climate action from governments, investors and stakeholders. How can your board meet the challenge?

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    COMMENT: Guidance, 26 February, 2021

    The purpose and practice of independent board evaluations

    Should external board reviews serve to inform a continual process of improvement or provide an assessment of whether the board is effective?

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    COMMENT: Strategy, 19 February, 2021

    Is it inevitable that the FTSE 350 is ahead on boardroom diversity?

    Research shows that FTSE SMC/AIM firms lag behind the FTSE 350 on boardroom diversity. Yet biggest does not need to be best in this field.

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    COMMENT: Strategy, 16 February, 2021

    Why ESG strategy is a complex corporate challenge for boards

    ESG is not about compliance. It is about ensuring three core areas of corporate responsibility come together strategically.