Governance

1. NEWS: Regulation, 4 March, 2021

   Dual-class shares come a step closer in the UK as Lord Hill issues review

   The report recommends pushing ahead with dual-class shares on the London Stock Exchange, with a consultation on the proposals to follow.

2. 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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   NEWS: Executive pay, 1 March, 2021

   Furlough cash adds to ethical dilemmas around executive pay

   The Investment Association and investors Fidelity have both warned companies against excessive pay where furlough money has yet to be repaid.

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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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   NEWS: Diversity, 24 February, 2021

   Hampton-Alexander report highlights lack of women on executive teams

   With improved gender diversity on boards, the latest report from the Hampton-Alexander Review turns its attention to female leaders.

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   NEWS: Company value, 24 February, 2021

   Investors and analysts ‘still learning to price ESG-related incidents’

   Study finds poor ESG practices negatively impact long-term value, but that this is not reflected in short-term stock prices.

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   INSIGHT: Remuneration, 23 February, 2021

   Bonuses and bias: the risks of variable pay for compliance professionals

   When a compliance professional perceives their pay package may be reduced as a result of their actions, there is a risk of biased decisions.

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   NEWS: Board composition, 22 February, 2021

   Diversity milestone as FTSE 350 bids farewell to all-male boards (again)

   A count by diversity campaign group the 30% Club shows that there is now a woman on the board at every company in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250.

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   NEWS: Research, 19 February, 2021

   AIM and FTSE SMC companies lag behind larger firms on diversity

   Report says progress on gender at small firms is largely down to more female NEDs, with “no material improvements” in ethnic diversity.

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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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   NEWS: Technology, 18 February, 2021

   FRC backs use of augmented and virtual reality in corporate reporting

   Report says VR and AR could play "a useful role in supporting and building understanding about a company, its business model and operations”.

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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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