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Remuneration, 15 October, 2019

Think tank calls for governance reform to encourage progress on employee pay

The Social Market Foundation wants changes to Section 172 to make directors responsible for employee pay and ensure workers "share in the proceeds of growth".
Conference, 11 October, 2019

Better data and consolidated standards needed to drive ESG investing

Speakers at the Global Invest Forum discussed the difficulty of integrating ESG into investment decisions without clear data or definitions of sustainability.

Sustainable finance, 8 October, 2019

Mark Carney predicts more action on climate-related risk disclosures

Governor of the Bank of England warns that the global financial system needs to put climate-related risk "at the heart of decision-making".
Shareholder stewardship, 7 October, 2019

Active investors bring about better governance, academics confirm

Statistical analysis of the impact of active institutional investors shows that firms respond to changes in investment strategy by enhancing corporate governance.
Responsible investment, 4 October, 2019

Almost half of top investors have gone public with their ESG strategy

A total of 48% of the top 50 global investors have issued position papers on their ESG strategy, although a gap remains between commitments and reality.
Public opinion, 3 October, 2019

FRC citizens’ juries reveal public views on corporate governance

Research shows the public wants accessible information to hold companies to account, and underlines the negative impact of recent corporate scandals.
Investment, 24 September, 2019

Brexit and ESG to top the agenda at the Global Invest Forum

Next month's Paris conference will see European and international asset owners and fund managers meet to discuss current global challenges.
Sustainable investment, 23 September, 2019

Major asset owners pledge to decarbonise portfolios by 2050

Asset owners and managers signed up to the Net-Zero Asset Owner Alliance include Nordea, Zurich, Allianz and Folksam, with more than $2.4trn in investments.
Sustainable business, 23 September, 2019

How corporate governance can drive a sustainable economy

The current social and environmental crisis requires radical action from businesses. Corporate governance can be a key driver in transforming the economy.
Psychology, 18 September, 2019

Sustainability and the five archetypes of boardroom behaviour

When it comes to "walking the talk" of sustainability, the type of board directors you have and their attitudes—from scepticism to fervent belief—matters.
Social media, 18 September, 2019

Facebook creates oversight board to judge complaints about content

The independent board will seek to provide a detached application of Facebook’s ethical standards to improve the governance of social media content.
Voting policies, 16 September, 2019

Board independence revealed as key issue for investors in 2020

Nearly two-thirds of investors say proxy adviser ISS should recommend voting against the election or re-election of a board chair if they are not “independent”, regardless of the overall independence of the board.