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1. 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.

2. 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.

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   COMMENT: Strategy, 12 February, 2021

   Six key areas of brand activism—and how your company can speak out

   After the Capitol riot many US firms felt they could not stay silent. Brand activism is on the rise and boards should be aware of its power.

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   COMMENT: Leadership, 8 February, 2021

   Prime problem: the challenge of founder CEO succession

   Two experts in leadership succession tackle the thorny problem of how to plan a successful transition from a founder CEO such as Jeff Bezos.

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   COMMENT: Ethics, 2 February, 2021

   Why directors should make compliance a strategic exercise

   Compliance is no longer simply a question of rules, but of anticipating societal expectations and reflecting them in your corporate strategy.

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    COMMENT: Sustainable business, 29 January, 2021

    Why 2021 is a year of opportunity for boards to build business resilience

    Integrated thinking connects companies to the needs of their stakeholders, which fosters business resilience and creates long-term value.

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