Governance
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Voting rights, 18 November, 2019
The campaign for dual-class listings in London
Stock exchanges want dual-class listings, and so do big tech companies. But not all experts are convinced of the benefits.
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Human rights, 15 November, 2019
Norges Bank excludes G4S from portfolio over human rights concerns
An investigation by the bank, which invests Norway's oil revenues, revealed G4S had "behaved in a manner which is at the limit of, or outside, accepted norms" with regard to its treatment of migrant workers in Qatar and UAE.
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Nomination committees, 13 November, 2019
ISS policy change puts nomcos under pressure to boost gender diversity
US proxy advisory firm will advise shareholders to vote against nomination committee chairs where there are no female board directors.
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Corporate governance, 11 November, 2019
Shareholder activism might sound good, but it won’t change much
Relying on shareholders to make corporations more accountable is misguided. There are far more direct and effective measures available.
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UK audit market, 8 November, 2019
Auditors struggling to challenge management, says FRC
Financial Reporting Council report warns that auditors are still failing to reach the “necessary high standard” of audit quality.
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Regulation, 6 November, 2019
Boards gear up for section 172 disclosures
Directors will be required to submit a "meaningful and informative" statement on how they fulfil their section 172 duties.
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Corporate strategy, 6 November, 2019
When fighting social injustice clashes with shareholder demands
Business leaders are often troubled by social injustice, but shareholders take priority. To resolve this, governments, investors and society must change.
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Regulation, 5 November, 2019
Thomas Cook review urges action on audit reform and bonus clawbacks
Business committee report into travel firm collapse highlights the lack of progress on audit and calls for strengthened provisions to claw back bonuses.
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Investor engagement, 30 October, 2019
Sustainable investment set to grow as investors focus on climate
Research reveals climate change is now rated the most important engagement topic by institutional investors, eclipsing corporate strategy.
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Corporate governance, 25 October, 2019
New UK stewardship code puts focus on investor engagement
Revised code shifts the emphasis from stating policies to assessing outcomes, with ESG and climate named as key areas for companies to take into account.
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Sustainability reporting, 23 October, 2019
TCFD summit confirms climate risk should be your board’s priority
The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) has set a pathway for climate risk to become an integral part of corporate governance.
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Corporate responsibility, 21 October, 2019
UN treaty renews focus on the role of business in human rights
While climate change has dominated the agenda in recent years, a new UN treaty means human rights will require similar attention in the boardroom.
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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".
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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.
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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".
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.