Governance

1. NEWS: Investors, 18 June, 2021

   FTSE4Good companies warned over new ESG standards

   FTSE Russell says 208 companies risk ejection from the FTSE4Good indexes because of their scores against standards introduced this year.

2. 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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   NEWS: Insurance, 17 June, 2021

   Volkswagen insurance payout ‘sets a dangerous precedent’

   VW has recovered €270m from insurers over the diesel emissions scandal, raising questions about the implications for corporate governance.

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   NEWS: Governance, 15 June, 2021

   NBIM says China should tighten rules on corporate ESG reporting

   Norges Bank Investment Management suggests Chinese firms would benefit from ESG guidance that refers to recognised international frameworks.

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   NEWS: Compensation, 8 June, 2021

   UK and EU companies lead the US on ESG targets in pay deals

   Study reveals 95% of UK and EU firms include ESG metrics in executive compensation plans, compared with 22% of US corporates.

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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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   NEWS: Research, 7 June, 2021

   Ranking companies by corporate governance scores ‘improves standards’

   A study into the effects of the ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard also showed ranking firms boosted investment by foreign asset managers.

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   INSIGHT: Leadership, 3 June, 2021

   Do CEOs matter?

   The impact any CEO makes on their organisation turns on a complex interplay of factors, from culture, industry and personality to timing.

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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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   NEWS: Governance, 2 June, 2021

   Shell climate plan ruling holds lessons for investors

   Judge in court action brought by Dutch activists described Shell climate plan as “rather intangible, undefined and non-binding”.

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   INSIGHT: Strategy, 28 May, 2021

   Liquid asset: corporate boards and water risk management

   Water stewardship is increasingly important to long-term company profitability—and its governance begins in the boardroom.

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    INSIGHT: Leadership diversity , 28 May, 2021

    What works? Achieving gender balance on executive teams

    Creating an organisation where women hold senior leadership positions in proportionate numbers should be considered a major change programme.

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