Governance
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NEWS: Strategy, 30 June, 2021
OECD warns that Covid-19 requires a governance response
Corporate governance will play a "crucial role" in supporting the recovery of economies after Covid, according to OECD chief Mathias Cormann.
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NEWS: Consultation, 28 June, 2021
ACGA urges overhaul of Hong Kong corporate governance
Asian Corporate Governance Association criticises Hong Kong's "soft-touch approach" and calls for gender quotas and fixed terms for non-execs.
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INSIGHT: Governance, 28 June, 2021
The regulator’s dilemma: finding a balance between trust and compliance
Organisations of all types can be divided on their mission, vision and strategy. A combination of compliance and stewardship is the solution.
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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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NEWS: Regulation, 25 June, 2021
MEPs protest over EU sustainable corporate governance measures
Members of the European Parliament have written to commissioners amid fears that key measures in the legislation will be watered down.
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NEWS: Stakeholders, 22 June, 2021
To B-Corp or not to B-Corp? FRC chief says no in governance debate
Sir Jon Thompson argues there is no need to introduce B-Corp status in the UK, saying companies are already "moving in the right direction".
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NEWS: ESG, 21 June, 2021
US firms ask SEC to introduce global standards on climate reporting
Major US companies including Apple and BlackRock want to see the TCFD framework and global standards integrated into US reporting rules.
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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.
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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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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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INSIGHT: Strategy, 28 May, 2021
The challenges of balancing purpose with performance
Investors now expect firms to have a purpose that meets the needs of all stakeholders and delivers returns. It is a difficult equation to balance.